My husband gave me an Easter Eve surprise. He made his first ever homemade pizza from scratch. We went shopping together after lunch today. I knew he bought pizza ingredients – bread flour, yeast, tomato sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and canned pineapple.
I asked if he had a recipe. He said he did, but didn’t know when he would make pizza.
This evening, he decided to make it, all by himself without any help from me. I loved it – I didn’t have to do anything. My only help was to take out the rolling pin for him.
He made the dough, used the rolling pin to flatten the dough to the thinnest. He made 3/4 pepperoni and cheese for himself. I only wanted 1/4 with kale and pineapple.
He did the baking and slicing and served it to me. What a treat! What a nice surprise!
Thin Crust Pizza Recipe:
Ingredients
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings: Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any other favorite items
Procedure
Mix water, yeast and honey, and let the mix sit for 10 minutes
Stir salt into flour, pour water mixture into flour, and knead well, let dough sit for 5 minutes
Sprinkle flour on baking sheet, then use rolling pin to flatten dough in circular or square shape, let dough sit for 5-10 minutes
Add toppings evenly on pizza dough
Pre-heat over in 400o
Bake for 10 – 15 minutes, or until cheese bubbles, and crust turns light brown
This looks delicious. It’s making me hungry! I’m hoping to try pizza on the grill this week. Just as soon as Amazon delivers my pizza peel. But the challenge is the dough. It’s hard to shape, but I’m getting there.
Hmmm. I need to try that trick. It’s been so dry here that as soon as I brought the pizza to the grill it started drying out–almost turned into lizard dough right before my eyes!
Interesting that you asked. One blogger read it to her husband as a hint…hoping his husband got it! It’s very simple. I’ll give it to you soon. I have a doctor’s appointment in 1/2 hour.
Hi Meenakshi, I made changes on the cheese. Use Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese for cooking. After it’s cooked, you can sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if you want more cheesy. Hope you haven’t done it yet!
Wow! What a wonderful surprise! I might just “happen” to read your post to my husband…or maybe just show him the pictures! You know…maybe give him a little hint and some inspiration!!!! The kale and pineapple sounds delicious…I have never had that combination on a pizza!
Hello! I have shown my husband the recipe! When we go down to our farm in the next couple of weeks…he says that he is going to step up to the plate and try making the pizza! Yea!!!!!!!!
I made a little change on the cheese. Use Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese for cooking. After it’s cooked, you can sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if you want more cheesy. Hope you haven’t done it yet!
Happy Easter! Isn’t it a treat when we don’t have to think about what to do for the evening meal – and what an added blessing to then have it cooked for you! It looks like your husband did a fantastic job, and how brave to attempt something he’s never done before. It looks truly scrumptious 😋x
He was so anxious to get everything right. I was “in his way” in the kitchen. So I got to be disappeared in the kitchen so he could do his brave thing…. 🙂 🙂
Thank you! It tasted good also. I texted to my daughter and her hubby. They were happy to see it. We started homemade pizza at their home the last two visits. My husband decided to try his!!
You are happy woman:) 🙂 when my husband decide to cook = 2 hours cleaning 🙂 🙂 but yes. I agree. Sometimes I need this feeling that he is grown up person able to cook 🙂 🙂 🙂
Oh, doing dishes is the guys’ job in his family, whether he cooks or no.. So last night he cooked plus doing dishes!! Yes I’m happy. Thank you so much!
Wish you a beautiful lovely blessed Easter. 🙏. May source shower on you unlimited love and countless smiles and happiness and joy and light each moment.
Hello Miriam. Wow, that pizza looks great! I think I’d have eaten more than a quarter though – pizza is one of my favorite foods 🙂 I think it’s lovely that your husband made it for you. Happy Easter! Carly
Hi Carly, thank you for liking the pizza. We ate late – 8 p.m. so I didn’t want to go to bed with a full stomach. It takes time to digest the cheese. Happy Easter to you!
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This looks delicious. It’s making me hungry! I’m hoping to try pizza on the grill this week. Just as soon as Amazon delivers my pizza peel. But the challenge is the dough. It’s hard to shape, but I’m getting there.
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Last night my husband made rectangle shape. Stores have square shapes. He likes to make very thin crust.
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My husband and I made one this week. Pretty good, but I need to master the technique on the grill. I love thin crust as well, my family not so much. 😦
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My husband is still trying different ways. He found out that the dough is better if it’s made the day before, and chill it in the frig for a day!
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Hmmm. I need to try that trick. It’s been so dry here that as soon as I brought the pizza to the grill it started drying out–almost turned into lizard dough right before my eyes!
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He read one recipe using shortening, but he puts in 2 tsp of olive oil!
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Mine had olive oil and it still cracked a little. But it was still good. Lol.
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Hope you’ll find a recipe that is not so dry!!
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Hope he did the dishes as well 🙂
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Yes, he did, that’s the guy’s job in his family!
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A loving and caring husband you have Miriam! May this love keep growing! This must be a best treat for you! 💖
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It’s best in the way that I didn’t have to work, just relaxed to eat it. I have to let this be his thing, so he continue to do it by himself…hehe!
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Ask him to give classess to my husband too 😍
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Interesting that you asked. One blogger read it to her husband as a hint…hoping his husband got it! It’s very simple. I’ll give it to you soon. I have a doctor’s appointment in 1/2 hour.
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Hi Meenakshi, I added his recipe at the bottom of the post! I hope it works for you.
https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/easter-eve-surprise/
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Thank You so much Miriam for this kind gesture!! 💖
Going to save it for trial! 🙂
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You’re welcome. Hope it turns out well!
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I’m sure it will! Mouth watring 👌
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You husband will do the cooking?
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No, he never cooks other than making a cup of tea. But I’m a good cook and love cooking ☺
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Oh good! I’m the cook. My husband just did it for fun!
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Hi Meenakshi, I made changes on the cheese. Use Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese for cooking. After it’s cooked, you can sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if you want more cheesy. Hope you haven’t done it yet!
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Wow..the pizza looks so yummy and tasty😋😄
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Thank you, it was tasty!!
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Wow! What a wonderful surprise! I might just “happen” to read your post to my husband…or maybe just show him the pictures! You know…maybe give him a little hint and some inspiration!!!! The kale and pineapple sounds delicious…I have never had that combination on a pizza!
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I like Hawaiian toppings, but we didn’t have Canadian bacon, and we just talked about eating more kale, so I just made it in the last minute!
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Hi, I added his recipe at the bottom of this post. Maybe he could try!
https://theshowersofblessing.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/easter-eve-surprise/
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Hello! I have shown my husband the recipe! When we go down to our farm in the next couple of weeks…he says that he is going to step up to the plate and try making the pizza! Yea!!!!!!!!
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This makes me so happy for you. Hooray for our husbands!!
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Yes! I do believe that we have terrific husbands!!
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Yes, we count our blessings!
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I made a little change on the cheese. Use Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese for cooking. After it’s cooked, you can sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if you want more cheesy. Hope you haven’t done it yet!
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He has not made it yet! We are going down to our farm for the weekend and that is where he is turning into a chef!! Thank you for the update!
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You’re welcome! Have a nice pizza party!
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We certainly will!! Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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It looks delish! Happy Easter!
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Thank you so much!
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Happy Easter! Isn’t it a treat when we don’t have to think about what to do for the evening meal – and what an added blessing to then have it cooked for you! It looks like your husband did a fantastic job, and how brave to attempt something he’s never done before. It looks truly scrumptious 😋x
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He was so anxious to get everything right. I was “in his way” in the kitchen. So I got to be disappeared in the kitchen so he could do his brave thing…. 🙂 🙂
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Happy Easter… So lovely gesture… Pizza looks so yum
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Thank you! It tasted good also. I texted to my daughter and her hubby. They were happy to see it. We started homemade pizza at their home the last two visits. My husband decided to try his!!
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Thank you! I may need to prepare for a pizza party!!
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Lol ok
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🙂 🙂
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Look delicious. Tell him ‘well done!’
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Yes, I will. Thank you!
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You are happy woman:) 🙂 when my husband decide to cook = 2 hours cleaning 🙂 🙂 but yes. I agree. Sometimes I need this feeling that he is grown up person able to cook 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Oh, doing dishes is the guys’ job in his family, whether he cooks or no.. So last night he cooked plus doing dishes!! Yes I’m happy. Thank you so much!
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Most important. It is prepared with love!
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Happy Easter😊
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Happy Easter to you!
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Wish you a beautiful lovely blessed Easter. 🙏. May source shower on you unlimited love and countless smiles and happiness and joy and light each moment.
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Thank you so much. I need all of them everyday!!
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How wonderful! And the pizza looks absolutely delicious! Once again, happy Easter!
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The pizza tasted very good especially my portion with pineapple! Happy Easter!
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That looks amazing, I’m tempted to try making my own pizza now too (though I have a feeling it wouldn’t look anywhere near that good).
Happy Easter Miriam and to your family, have a lovely weekend 🙂
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I was surprised of how easy to make. We didn’t get pizza dough, just made with bread flour and yeast, and your favorite toppings.
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Hello Miriam. Wow, that pizza looks great! I think I’d have eaten more than a quarter though – pizza is one of my favorite foods 🙂 I think it’s lovely that your husband made it for you. Happy Easter! Carly
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Hi Carly, thank you for liking the pizza. We ate late – 8 p.m. so I didn’t want to go to bed with a full stomach. It takes time to digest the cheese. Happy Easter to you!
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Happy Easter Miriam! That’s one delicious-looking pizza! 😊
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Thank you, Nina. Happy Easter! Yes, he did a good job, exactly the way he likes it!
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Wow! For a first timer, that pizza looks like it was professionally made! Share some! 😛
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He said he’ll have a party tomorrow. Everyone is invited. Please come!
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LOL! Thanks for the invite though, Las Vegas might be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay far from the pizza waiting for me!
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Oh, we can come to Las Vegas, only four hours drive. We come a lot, not for gaming though, just to get away!
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That Pizza looks so delicious. hmm hmm yummy.
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Come…have some!!
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Happy Easter my friend.
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Thank you so much!!
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