Pizza Sauce and Dough

You can add any topping to this sauce!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 1  teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon white sugar
• 4  cups bread flour
• 2  tablespoons  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon salt (divided)
• 14  cups beer (flat)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 13  cups onions (chopped)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped garlic
• 28  ounces roma tomatoes (with juice)
• 12  ounces tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1  teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped)
• 12  teaspoons black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 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. 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.