Hi folks. Ya, ya, I know. Where the heck have I been right. I'd like to tell you I've been sailing around the world or laying on a beach in Hawaii drinking fruity drinks with umbrellas served by hot pool boys. Yet that would be such a lie. I mean those are fantasies not reality folks. Reality bites. Seriously...they even made a movie about it once.
So if you're a loyal reader you know we've had tons going on. It has not eased off to say the least. My aunt is in palliative care and I try to visit as much as I can. I know it's what my Dad would have wanted. For those who know me well then you know I took care of my Dad for 8 months during his illness. He opted to be at home so I was his primary caregiver. So I have much empathy for my cousin right now. My aunt wants him 24/7 and I can so relate to it. It's hard but it's times like these that families should band together and help one another out. So I go and visit her. She does not know who I am. I think she thinks I'm just a really nice nurse who spends hours walking her around in her wheelchair. Which is okay, if she's happy and content that's all I care about right now.
There's been tons of other "life stuff" happening as well. I won't overwhelm you with it. Honestly you'd think I live in a soap opera right now. It's the stuff writers would give their souls to write about. I have every faith things will shift soon and the little dark cloud that follows me around will move to someone else for awhile. Just use an umbrella folks so it does not find you next.
Moving the horsey this weekend. So excited. Cannot wait to be in a new, clean, beautiful barn. Big stalls, huge arena, great care. It'll break the bank I'm sure but she's 24 and deserves a nice place as she ages. Hopefully we can make it work financially. It'll be worth it if she's happy and well cared for. I'll post pics when we move. This place is amazing. Which is good cuz we all may have to move in there with her if hubs doesn't line up a new job soon. Just imagine a horse, 4 people, 3 cats, one loud puppy and 6 chirping birds sharing a stall. Sounds fun right.
Okay so this is a sneak peek at something. I am posting the dough now. I shall post the pizza I turn it into in the next post. But I was just chomping at the bit to get this up here. I tend to get a little crazy with my pizza dough from time to time. This one is killer. You'll love it.
Killer Spicy Pizza Dough:
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 + ¾ cups white flour
1 + ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Directions:
Place all ingredients in your bread machine baking pan in order listed.
Place your baking pan into the chamber and lock it in.
Select the "dough/pasta" setting on your machine.
Turn on.
Mine takes about 2 hours.
Remove from baking pan when finished.
Put in a glass bowl or container and cover it.
Let stand for another 30 minutes.
Now it's ready to knead out and make pizza.
*Dough can be kept in fridge for about 3 days. A little tip is it's easier to spread when a bit cold.*
*Dough can also be frozen*
Enjoy!
Edit- Hey folks, a reader just let me know I hadn't added the yield to this. Sorry about that. Nutty time right now. This will make 2 normal crust pizzas or you can stretch it out and make 3 thin crusts. Hope that helps!
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| LOOK AT ALL THAT DELICIOUS SPICE! |
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| DON'T YA JUST WANNA MAKE PIZZA NOW? |
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| YOU SHOULD, IT'S SUPER DUPER EASY! |
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| I'D SHARE MINE BUT...SERIOUSLY....HAVE YOU MET ME....I DON'T SHARE FOOD! |
Miss you guys oodles and bunches. Sorry for the lack of commenting but I just have not had time. Things should mellow soon and I can squeeze in some time for visiting you all. Until then make some pizza. Seriously, so easy to make your own. Endless possibilities...just like life!!!
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Dee at Deelicious Sweets
Holy yum!! Dude, you should add to your business and open up a pizza shop (I added the little "dude" in there for you)! You stressed me out reading about the number of animals you have! Oy vey!
Hang in there girl, this will soon pass <3
Tina
I was just thinking about you wondering how things were going! Glad you are back and you brought something yummy. I am game for anything pizza, so I have saved this recipe-all those spices tells me this is so flavorful it will even have my husband eating all the crust-he normally doesn't eat the outer edges.
Wishes to you for a few rays of sunshine to come through that dark cloud!
Kim Bee
@Dee- Lol, I should right dude. Pizza and ice cream shop. Aw, living the dream. I would have 20 horses if hubs would let me buy my own farm. Thanks for the support girl, I appreciate it tons. xx
Kim Bee
@Tina- Aw, thanks so much my dear. I've missed everybody so much. Hopefully I can squeeze in a couple hours a day to return to normal. I love playing with pizza dough. It's just fun to jazz it up a bit. Let me know if your hubby eats the crust. I can relate to him, I never eat mine. Kiana did stuffed crust the other day and I still wouldn't eat it. Lol!
The Mom Chef
You're in my thoughts and prayers; not just for the care you're giving but for your own health and welfare.
I'm loving that pizza dough. I've been making my own of late and don't think we'll ever order out again. Even something as simple as sausage and pepperoni (which we had last night) is too easy not to make at home.
Curt
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Dzoli
Yes I sure missed you.But do liket to give people time off blogging as we always have things going on in our life which is sometimes good and soemtimes less pleasent to deal with.Anyhow we missed you:)
And here you go you spiced it up with your pizza dough.
Cheers;))
Curry and Comfort
Sorry to hear that your life is still so hectic. Sorry about your Aunt again too. This is the part of life that is so hard sometimes. My parents are elderly and I worry about them all the time. I'm glad you found time to make this awesome pizza dough and share it with us. It sounds absolutely delicious! Take care! ~ Ramona
kankana
Indeed Killer .. with all that spice mix. I can only imagine how much flavor will burst out at every bite 🙂
Lizzy
Oh, I'd love to have a stash of this in my freezer!!! Great dough, my friend...take care~xoxo
Kim Bee
@The Mom Chef- You are so sweet. Thanks for your kind words. I shall be okay, more worried about my cousin. I totally agree. Making your own pizza so much better. Not always cheaper but sure tastes better. We eat pizza way too much.
@Curt- Thanks, hope you like it.
@Dzoli- Thanks my dear. It's much needed time off. Hopefully now I can get back to semi-normal.
@Ramona- Thanks so much. Parents aging is rough. I've lost both mine so best advice I can give is spend lots of time with them. Enjoy and treasure that time.
@Kankana- Thanks so much. This definitely pops.
@Lizzy- Thanks my dear. I think this one is a winner.
ping
Yes! You're back! And, Yes! I believe you ... killer pizza dough, bookmarked! The last pizza dough recipe I tried out was so sticky, I lost half of it to my fingers and tabletop (annoying). I like the idea of using the bread machine.
Things always work out in the end .... chin up!
Steve @ the black peppercorn
Hey - I was just thinking about you recently. Happy to read your post but sorry to hear about some of the things happening. I'll be praying for you.
The pizza dough looks awesome. I love anything with chili flakes. I will look forward to the pizza.
Take care
anne
Hey Kim Bee , I hope you're well and good 🙂 Been missing your post and I coundn't wait when you cook that pizza dough !
Ann
I've missed you....the pizza dough looks amazing and I can't wait to see what you did with it. It is so sweet the love and care you're giving your aunt. As always - you're in my thoughts.
Raquel @ Erecipe
hi Kim, I can relate about being a caregiver with your dad, I also become one and it it really need a lot of patience and love for the elderly, just to think that we will be like them too, so just make sure that we can give the love they need. Happy to read your blog.
claudia @Whats Cookin
I cant believe that I never thought of doing this one your a true genious in cooking! I make dough every Sunday, divide it for pizza fritta, regular pizza and calzones... and here I never added anything to it! Your right I cant wait to make it, your dough is perfect looking I love it!
Asian-spice mix
KIM...a lots of love sign on the dough with flour 🙂 it's mean that you are carring and loving person just like what you have done being caregiver,to all your family,Hope everything will be better soon,,,,by the way,the killer dough looks amazing.
Ridwan
healthyfoodietravels
Ooooh, sounds interesting! Never added anything to my pizza dough spice-wise, this seems like a very cool idea. Thanks!
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family
So glad to have you back, although I know there are plenty of important things to tend to.
Thank you for gifting us with this awesome pizza dough. I love that the dough is spicy...usually a quick shake of red pepper on the pizza is good, but I think this one *pardon the expression* takes the cake.