Homemade Pizza Dough And Basic Tomato Sauce

• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• None None Basic Tomato Sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 None small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup tomato puree
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

1. To make the pizza dough, combine yeast, sugar and 3/4 cup warm water in a small bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 10 mins, or until frothy.
2. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 mins, or until elastic. Place in a large lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. Punch dough down then knead on a lightly floured work surface until smooth. Shape as desired.
4. To make the tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a pan. Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft. Add tomato puree, tomatoes, sugar and oregano. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25 mins. Stir in basil and season to taste.

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