1 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. Garlic Olive Oil (or try Pesto or Basil Olive Oil)
1 1/2 c. flour
Ingredients for Sauce:
1 Tbsp. Basil Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Garlic Olive Oil
1 med. white onion, diced
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 sm. can tomato paste
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. 18-Year Style Traditional Balsamic
For the Dough: Mix first three ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add next two ingredients, and mix well. Add remaining flour and salt. Punch it down and form dough into a ball. Cover with a bowl on counter top, or cover with saran wrap, and let sit for one hour.
For the Sauce: In a saucepan, heat the oils over med-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté until onions are tender. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a low boil. Add sugar and tomato paste, and cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in Traditional Balsamic.
Finish with a drizzle of Traditional or Fig Balsamic. Yum!
*Tested in Pasta and Pizza Cooking Class