Ana Magana

Pizza Dough

1 package yeast

1 tsp. sugar

1 cup warm water

2 Tbsp. oil

1 tsp. salt

2 ½ cups flour

In a mixing bowl mix yeast and sugar in warm water until dissolved. Let stand until creamy. Stir in oil and salt.  Add 1 cup flour and beat until smooth. Add more of the flour to form a ball.  Place on floured surface and knead until smooth, adding more flour if necessary to prevent stickiness.  Press or roll into a round. (or divide dough and make small individual sized pizzas) Transfer to a lightly greased pan.  Top with cheese, pepperoni, green bell peppers, tomato sauce, and onions.  Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup  (2 sticks) butter

¾ cup brown sugar

¾ cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

2 ¼ cups flour

1 pkg. chocolate chips

Soften butter in microwave.  Using a mixer or a large spoon, beat in sugars, vanilla and eggs.  Beat in soda and salt, then flour.  Using a large spoon, stir in chocolate chips.  Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.