Have some fun...make some pizza

This is something that not only my son enjoys doing.
My husband is actually usually the one who requests this family night.
We love pizza, however....we usually do not like the same things on our pizza. So, inspired by Elmo on his DVD "the magic cookbook" we started to make our own pizza.
It is so much fun for the kids to create their own pizza and I have to be honest: it is so much fun to be in the kitchen with my husband and son and everyone is just having a great time. Your children will love being "big helpers". So I want to encourage you to try it out. Here are some helpful hints on how to make it a fun night and also a very easy and quick Dough recipe.
Have fun and enjoy a great night with the family!

1~ the dough has to be made an hour in advance, so keep that in mind.

2~ unless your children are already a little bit older - gather and prepare all the toppings before your little helpers enter the kitchen, because it will save you some chaos and a lot of mess!

3~ try having your kids make silly faces with the toppings on the pizza

4~ while the pizza is in the oven: we made the mess together we clean it up together.

Here is the Recipe:

1 package active dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 1/4 cups flour, sifted 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 cup very warm water

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 10 min.
2. Stir flour and salt in large bowl an make a well in the center.
Add yeast and sugar mixture to well and mix to create a firm dough.
3. Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place dough back in bowl, cover and let stand for 45 to 60 minutes or until size of dough has doubled.

I usually double the recipe and that makes three good sized pizzas. that way we all have left overs for the next day.