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Easy & Delicious Homemade Pizza from Scratch
Get ready to bake your very first perfect pizza! This recipe guides you through the entire process, from making a soft, fluffy dough from scratch to topping it with your favorite ingredients. Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to improve your homemade pizza skills, this recipe is simple, fun, and guaranteed to give you delicious results. Say goodbye to takeout and hello to the best homemade pizza you've ever had!
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#homemade
#from scratch
#easy
#italian
#dinner
#comfort food
Dough rising in a bowl
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h 5m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
20g
Protein
50g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Stretching the pizza dough
Ingredients
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Pizza with sauce, cheese and toppings
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 30mPreview1h 30mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes.30m
Preview30mPreviewPreheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes. - Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch or roll the dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.5mPreview5mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch or roll the dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- Carefully transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.2m
Preview2mPreviewCarefully transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange your chosen toppings (like pepperoni) on top.2mPreview2mPreviewSprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange your chosen toppings (like pepperoni) on top.
- Slide the pizza into the preheated oven (onto the stone/steel or a baking sheet). Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewSlide the pizza into the preheated oven (onto the stone/steel or a baking sheet). Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing, and serve hot.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!
