Bread Maker Pizza Dough

This is seriously the best pizza dough recipe ever. 

Once we tried this one we haven't turned back. 

It is so simple, and so delicious. 

Even my 6 year old nephew complimented in when he was over once! 

Place all the ingredients in the drum of your bread maker recipe in the order shown; 

yield; 1 large or two medium pizzas

(I usually do one medium pizza and have enough dough left over for bread sticks!)

1 cup of water 

1 tbl butter or margarine 

1 tbl sugar 

1 tsp salt 

3 cups of white flour 

1 1/4 tsp of yeast 

Load the drum into the bread maker and select the dough/pasta setting and let it run. Mine takes 2 hours. 

When dough is finished, place on lightly floured surface and knead a few times. 

Roll out dough to desired shape and thickness.

I have made traditional round pizzas and also done large square pizzas. 

Top your pizzas with your desired toppings and place in a preheated, 425 degree oven. 

Bake for about 15 - 25 minutes depending on the shape and size of your pizzas. 

Today's Mantra

This has been a hard couple of weeks since we got home from Toronto. 

Getting back into the swing of things, setting up appointments, follow ups, and everything medical here at home for Josh has been difficult. And to add to everything lets throw 3 more dogs on top of the previous 2 just makes everything that much harder.

With a large helping of life on my plate I have to truly remember to take time to breathe. 

To take time to myself. To do things for myself. 

 I can't just think of others, I have to remember myself as well.

 So it has become a balancing act in my life. 

On one hand I have J and all his medical needs, the dogs, and general life. 

On the other hand, myself and my needs. 

 The trick is making sure everyone's needs are covered. 

So, this week I will be working on a balancing act and remembering to breathe and take time to myself. 

Think I can do it??

haha. 

Do you have a weekly mantra?

Let me know!

Hamburger Buns

These buns are perfect not just for hamburgers, but other meals that require buns as well. 

These buns are my go-to for grill season and I wanted to share them with you. 

Once you make these I guarantee you won't want to buy store bought buns again! 

Place the following ingredients into the drum of your bread maker in the order listed; 

 yield; 8 buns 

2 cups of flour 

2 tbl sugar 

1 tsp salt 

1 tbl oil 

1 egg

1/2 cup of water 

1 tsp yeast 

Place bread maker on the dough/pasta setting and wait for the dough to be finished. 

My bread maker takes 2 hours to complete this setting. 

Place dough on lightly floured surface. 

Divide and shape dough into 8 bun shapes. 

Place on a greased baking sheet, brush the tops with a little bit of oil. 

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. 

Brush tops with oil again if desired. 

Bake in preheated, 400 degree oven for 10 - 15 minutes until lightly browned.  

The best hamburger buns EVER! 
:)