Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Pizza from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. From making the perfect pizza dough to choosing your favorite toppings, this recipe will guide you through creating a classic pizza at home.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, let sit until foamy. Combine flour, salt, yeast mixture, and olive oil to form a dough. Knead until smooth, let rise.
- Make the Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, transfer to pan, spread sauce, add toppings. Bake at 475°F until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Get creative with toppings like sautéed vegetables, cooked sausage, or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
