I like to cook - I find it relaxing. I like to be creative and use recipe as a guideline, not a rule. Tonight I made pizza, something I probably make more than anything else, and because I make it so often I get lax in my 'recipe' for the dough. I no longer measure anything, instead tossing flour, sugar, salt, and yeast into a bowl and adding water until it feels right. Sometimes when we're in a hurry I don't let it rise long, but tonight Steve had to work late and the dough had time for two rises and a rest before baking. The result was spectacular - chewy crust, with just enough salt. Pizza is usually something we make with whatever's in the fridge - so tonight it was a combination of red bell pepper, onion, green olives, fresh herbs, crumbled feta and fresh mozzarella. And it was very good.
Dessert was equally good - sticky rice with fresh mango, drizzled with sweetened coconut cream. It's not as visually appealing as the pizza, so you'll have to let your imagination run with it.
It looks delicious. My crust never turns out like your crust, you are like Grandma Gedstad in the baking department. Love Mom (Julie)
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