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Easy and Delicious Homemade Pizza
This recipe guides you through making a very easy, quick, and most importantly, delicious homemade pizza. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a fun cooking project, it emphasizes simplicity and great flavor. Follow along for tips on creating a perfect crust and combining classic toppings.
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#Homemade
#Easy
#Quick
#Italian
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
#Family Meal
Freshly baked pizza with golden crust
Recipe Information
45m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
57m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
15g
Protein
40g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Pizza ready to be sliced
Ingredients
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
A perfect slice of homemade pizza
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.7m
Preview7mPreviewTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time. - Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.30m
Preview30mPreviewLightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven during preheating.15m
Preview15mPreviewPreheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven during preheating. - Punch down the risen dough to release air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently stretch or roll it into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter.5m
Preview5mPreviewPunch down the risen dough to release air. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently stretch or roll it into a round shape, about 10-12 inches in diameter. - Carefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.3m
Preview3mPreviewCarefully transfer the dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by any desired toppings like pepperoni.2m
Preview2mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by any desired toppings like pepperoni. - Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza directly onto it.12m
Preview12mPreviewBake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza directly onto it. - Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and garnishing with fresh basil, if desired. Serve hot.5m
Preview5mPreviewCarefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and garnishing with fresh basil, if desired. Serve hot.
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