Pizza Sauce And Dough

Ingredients

• PIZZA DOUGH:
• 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons Italian-style seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 1/4 cups flat beer
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• PIZZA SAUCE:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a food processor, combine flour, Italian seasoning and salt. Pulse until mixed. Add yeast mixture, flat beer and oil. Pulse until a ball is formed. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for several minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Allow dough to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Place dough balls in separate bowls, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for about 1 hour, then store in the refrigerate overnight.
3. To make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Crush tomatoes into saucepan. Add tomato paste, basil, parsley and oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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