Pizza Party Friday Night Homemade Pizza and Caesar Salad Dressing

Pizza Party Friday Night Pizza Party Friday Night 

We love making homemade pizza. I love that Summer can participate as well. It's one thing that we can all do together as a family which makes dinner time that much less stressful. 

Homemade Thin Crust Pizza Dough
Serves: 4-5, makes 2-4 personal sized pizzas

Ingredients:
16 1⁄2 ounces (approximately 3. 9 cups) Artisan bread flour (we usually use King Arthur bread flour) plus more for work surface
2 teaspoons sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon fast rising yeast
1 1⁄3 cups ice water
1tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for work surface
1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

Directions: 

In food processor fitted with metal blade, process flour, sugar and yeast until combined, about 2 seconds. With machine running, slowly add water through feed tube; process until dough is just combined and no dry flour remains, about 10 seconds. Let dough stand for 10 minutes.
Add oil and salt to dough and process until dough forms a satiny, sticky ball that clears sides of workbowl, 30-60 seconds. Remove dough and knead briefly on lightly oiled countertop until smooth, about 1 minutes. Shape dough into tight ball and place in large lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 3 days.

One hour before baking pizza, adjust rack in oven to second highest position, about 4-5 inches below broiler. Remove dough from refrigerator and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature. Then divide into as many pizzas as you would like to make, we usually make about 3-4. Shape each portion into a smooth, tight ball then roll out. 

Add sauce and toppings to your liking. We love to make margherita pizzas with fresh tomato sauce, sliced mozzarella, tomato slices, crushed garlic & basil but I think the beauty in Homemade Pizza Night is that you can make it how you like using whatever ingredients you prefer or have. I love that each family member can make it their own. So fun!


Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing


My husband loves a good caesar salad and I am not comfortable with store bought caesar dressing because I haven't been able to find one with good ingredients that tastes like caesar. So I decided to try making my own. This recipe is rich and creamy, not overly garlicky or fishy. Bonus, Baby Summer loves it too! So funny, she is her father's daughter! :)

Total Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: Makes 1-1/3 cups (enough for about 10 starter salads)

INGREDIENTS
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (found near the canned tuna in the supermarket)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (I like the brand Maille)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonnaise, we use avocado oil mayo from Costco but you can use whichever mayo you prefer
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. Taste and adjust to your liking. The dressing will keep well in the fridge for about a week.

I use this dressing with organic romain and usually make my own croutons using bread, olive oil and spices in the oven- so yummy!

Please comment down below or tag me @BabysInTheKitch if you make these recipes so I can see your beautiful creations! Happy Pizza Parties! xx