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Classic Homemade Pizza with Secret Sauce
This recipe guides you through making a delicious homemade pizza, perfect for winning everyone's heart. It features a simple yet flavorful dough and a rich tomato sauce, allowing for abundant toppings and endless enjoyment. The sauce recipe includes a special tip for adding a touch of sweetness, either with a pinch of sugar or a spoonful of ketchup, and pesto if fresh basil isn't available, for an extra layer of flavor.
#Pizza
#Homemade
#Italian
#Dough
#Tomato Sauce
#Main Course
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
Freshly Baked Pizza Ready to Serve
Recipe Information
50m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
2h 35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
Turkish
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
14g
Protein
50g
Carbs
12g
Fat
A Perfect Slice of Homemade Pizza
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Golden Brown Pizza Crust
Instructions
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- Combine the warm water, instant yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewCombine the warm water, instant yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - In a large bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface. - Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. It should spring back slightly when poked.10m
Preview10mPreviewKnead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. It should spring back slightly when poked. - Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 15m
Preview1h 15mPreviewPlace the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. - While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). - Add the grated tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, oregano, and basil to the saucepan. Stir well. If desired, add a pinch of sugar or 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and if using, 1 teaspoon of pesto.5m
Preview5mPreviewAdd the grated tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, oregano, and basil to the saucepan. Stir well. If desired, add a pinch of sugar or 1 tablespoon of ketchup, and if using, 1 teaspoon of pesto. - Let the sauce simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors have blended. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.15m
Preview15mPreviewLet the sauce simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors have blended. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Preheat your oven to its highest temperature (typically 450-500°F or 230-260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one, at least 30 minutes before baking.10m
Preview10mPreviewPreheat your oven to its highest temperature (typically 450-500°F or 230-260°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one, at least 30 minutes before baking. - Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out one dough ball into your desired pizza shape and thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.5mPreview5mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas. On a lightly floured surface, gently stretch or roll out one dough ball into your desired pizza shape and thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Add your desired toppings (not specified in video but implied).5mPreview5mPreviewSpread a thin layer of the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Add your desired toppings (not specified in video but implied).
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred in spots.15m
Preview15mPreviewCarefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred in spots. - Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Repeat with the second dough portion.5mPreview5mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Repeat with the second dough portion.
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