The Adachi Family from Crosspointe came over for dinner and I made them my homemade pizza, it was a hit with the grownups and kids! This recipe is so nostalgic to me it’s unreal…..
It all started when I was turning 4yrs old. I was allowed to invite friends over my house and I was so excited because my grandma Beauvais was coming over that night to help me and all my friends create our own pizzas for my birthday party! Now that I’m grown I can only imagine the controlled chaos there that night but grandma always had a teaching spirit and a smile on her face. It was the best birthday party ever!
Then there were so many times we would pop in at Grandma’s house and she’d whip up this dough. It would be rising on top of the warm oven for about 20-30 min and just that quickly about 20 of us Italians would be rolling it out and choosing our toppings, laughing and catching up all the while.
Then I got married and had my own husband and family to cook for. At my wedding shower my Grandma made sure she hand wrote the recipe for her pizza dough on a recipe card for me and it is something I cherish dearly.
This past March, just 3 short months ago, my adorable Italian grandma went to see the Jesus she loved so much. If anyone was an amazing example of being His hands and feet she was! I learned so much from her about life, loving others, making time for people, and how to master a homemade pizza dough. So…(as I tear up) it is with great memories that I share this recipe with all of you. Enjoy! Bella Vita!
1 Tablespoon dry yeast
1 Cup warm water
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon sugar
2 Tablespoons oil
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in rest of ingredients. Beat 20 strokes or on Medium speed for 30 seconds if using an electric mixer with a dough hook. Work into a ball and place in bowl and cover with kitchen towel. Let rise 5-20 minutes until dough rises and almost doubles in size. Spread dough over greased pan. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and any other topping of your taste. Bake *425 oven for 15-18 minutes.
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Jess this made me cry! I miss Grandma so much and what you said is so true! She was an amazing woman and she would be so proud of you! She asked me all the time to see your blog and all the yummy things you cook!
Awww! A few months before she died I think she finally got online to see it she said! Oh man, good memories. She’d be so proud of you too! Love you!
I had my niece Kaylie and Reagan over yesterday and we tried the pizza dough recipie!!! They loved it!!!! It was so easy and tasted great!!!!! Thanks:)
Mick
This is so awesome….this is exactly why I blog! Yay! Glad you loved it and made memories!
Made me cry, too! I gotta try this. I love homemade pizza, and it sounds so easy!
Making your Grandma’s Pizza recipe tonight! Using freshly ground flour! Can’t wait to taste it! Thanks so much for posting!!! Miss you guys! Kisses to Bennett from all the Towle women. 🙂
Thanks for sharing….. trying it out tonight!
I was looking for a dough recipe by picture because I’m very picky about my pizza crust. I’m making this tonight for my husband. It’s currently rising and I’m excited to try it! Thank you for sharing! My grandma taught me all I know about cooking, and she’s my best friend! I love family traditions, and I’m honored to, in some way, be a part of yours.
That’s awesome Samantha! Thanks for your kind words! Hope you guys enjoy!
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This was a great and easy pizza dough!! Best I have made at home so far!! Hubby and kid approved! Good recipe after all the food from the last few days! Loved the story that went with it also!
Awesome Roxanne! Glad to hear it…and I love that your family enjoys it as much as mine!
I loved your story about your Grandma. My grandma was my special friend. We went somewhere and did something every week. As she got older I was there to help take care of her. The anniversary of her death was 2 days ago(7 years). So when I seen your heading Grandmas Good and Easy Pizza Dough I had to check it out. I plan on making this tomorrow for my husband and mines dinner. I cant wait to try it.
I made this for my family last night and honestly, I wasn’t expecting much due to the short rise. But oh wow was I wrong! You’d never even know this is as easy as it is! Thanks to you and your grandma for sharing.
Thank you so much for posting this. I have always been afraid of making my own dough and this is now my go-to recipe. I’ve made it dozens of times and it is wonderful. Grandmas are so special, thank you again.
This is my.first time.making homemade pizza dough. I dont know what happened, but my dough didn’t rise 😦 I’ll have to try again I guess.
Just wanted you to know that the dough came out great! 👍🍕 so great to find a pizza dough recipe that is quick. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will be making it again tonight!!! Thanks
So I went to make a new copy of this recipe because mine was looking pretty rough. I have been using this recipe to make great dough for my kids, the neighbor’s kids for 10+ years, it’s so easy and we love it! I love that you added your grandmas’ Handwritten letter to it. Thanks so much for sharing this with everyone it’s a good one!