Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



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Dough
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4
cups
flour





1
teaspoon
salt





1
teaspoon
sugar





2 1/2
teaspoons
yeast, active dry

fast acting



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Sauce
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1
each
onion

finely chopped



1
each
garlic

clove, minced



2
tablespoons
olive oil





1/2
teaspoon
sugar





1/8
teaspoon
thyme leaves





1/8
teaspoon
basil





1/8
teaspoon
oregano





28
ounces
tomatoes

can, drained

 For dough:  In a food processor, combine 1 cup flour, the yeast, and sugar.  Pulse on and off to mix.  Add 1 1/3 cups hot water.  Add salt & remaining flour.  Bend until ball forms; then 1 seconds more.  You may have to adjust the dough by adding more water/flour.  Dough should not be too stiff or too soft.  Let rest/rise for 1 minutes or so.

For sauce:  In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate to low heat, stirring after 5 minutes.  Add sugar, thyme, basil, oregano; cook until onion is soft.  Pour into food processor and process until pureed.  Return to pan and cook for 15 minutes.  Cool before using