{sauceless} When we found out our dear friends Katie and Parker got engaged, we packed up our pizza dough and big bag of greens from our garden and headed to their place for an impromptu celebration that's become a tradition in both our homes. Though the best pizza dough takes a little preparation {it gets more supple as it sits overnight}, a pizza topped with little more than fresh farmers' market finds can be thrown together on the fly like a grand game of Twister, with everyone's arms cutting, slicing, patting, and rolling in a tangle that is soon to become a very good dinner.
Sip: Snappy and crisp Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
If you've never worked with yeast before, or if you don't have a thermometer to test the temperature of the water, try this: Dip your finger in the warm water. It should be about slightly warmer than your body temperature, or in other words, about like a very hot bath. To double check your judgment, sprinkle just a few grains of yeast over the water. If they soften and puff into the water, the temperature is likely just right. Add the remaining yeast and set aside until foamy {like shaving cream} and softened, about 5 minutes.
