In stand mixer bowl, dissolve… 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast (or 1 pkg dry active yeast) 1 cup warm water, between 105 degrees and 115 degrees Add… 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 1⁄2 - 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour Attach dough hook, turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute. Continuing on speed 2, add… 1/2 - 1 cup all-purpose flour until dough clings to dough hook and cleans sides of bowl. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes. ...
Combine in an uncovered saucepan over medium heat: 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspon italian seasoning When the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat and simmer for 40-minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Combine in blender… 4 cups tomatoes (quartered or chopped) 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt Blend until desired consistency.