Homemade Pizza Pie

Pizza is one of those foods at the top of every kid's (and adult's) list. But, it's also deceptively simple. Crust, tomato sauce and cheese. What could be easier? A lot, it turns out. I've always found making pizza at home to be frustrating, particularly when it comes to the crust. The truth is, most home ovens aren't hot enough to rival the wood-fired pizzas at Italian restaurants. 

But now, with this recipe and a pizza-tossing lesson from Joe Vitale, of Joe's Pizza in LA, I think I've hit on a surefire way to make a pretty fantastic pizza at home. The recipe comes from my brother-in-law, who's spent years perfecting his pizza crust method. This crust is chewy in the center, crispy on the outside, and full of flavor, thanks to generous amounts of salt and olive oil. Just remember to crank up the oven as high as it will go, and most importantly, don't be shy about tossing the pizza dough. A perfectly round crust is so not essential. Dive in and don't be afraid to get a little flour on your jeans! Buon Appetito! 

You can find more of Patricia's recipes on her YouTube channels, Farm to Table Family and Farm to Table Baby Mama, which focuses on creating delicious food for babies and children. The recipes are modern takes on traditional favorites inspired by the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients.