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Easy Homemade Pizza

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Easy Homemade Pizza

Name: Easy Homemade Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ball Pre-made Pizza Dough (Approximately 1 pound or enough for one medium pizza); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (Or to taste); 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 1/2 cup Pepperoni Slices (Or any preferred toppings); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (For greasing and brushing); 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Optional, for seasoning)

Discover how to make a delicious and simple homemade pizza using pre-made dough. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun cooking project, delivering a classic pizza taste with minimal effort. Follow along for an easy way to enjoy fresh, hot pizza right from your oven.

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Dough on Baking Sheet

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

320

Calories

18g

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Pizza with Sauce and Cheese

Ingredients

Pre-made Pizza Dough
(Approximately 1 pound or enough for one medium pizza)
1 ball
Pizza Sauce
(Or to taste)
1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Shredded)
1.5 cups
Pepperoni Slices
(Or any preferred toppings)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(For greasing and brushing)
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
(Optional, for seasoning)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pizza with All Toppings Before Baking

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
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Ensuring a hot oven is key for a crispy crust. Parchment paper makes cleanup easier.
2
Carefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.
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Carefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.
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If the dough is too elastic, let it rest for 5-10 minutes to relax before stretching further.
3
Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't over-sauce; too much can make the pizza soggy.
4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
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For extra flavor, use a blend of mozzarella and provolone.
5
Arrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.
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Avoid overcrowding the pizza to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
6
Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.
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Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.
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A brush of olive oil on the crust gives it a nice golden color and slight crispness.
7
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Keep an eye on the pizza, as oven temperatures can vary. Rotate halfway through if needed for even cooking.
8
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.
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Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.
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Letting the pizza cool slightly makes it easier to slice and prevents toppings from sliding off.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Homemade Pizza

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pre-made Pizza Dough(Approximately 1 pound or enough for one medium pizza)

Pizza Sauce(Or to taste)

Mozzarella Cheese(Shredded)

Pepperoni Slices(Or any preferred toppings)

Olive Oil(For greasing and brushing)

Dried Oregano(Optional, for seasoning)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.5m

Carefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.Preview2mPreviewCarefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.2m

Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.Preview1mPreviewEvenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.1m

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.Preview1mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.1m

Arrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.Preview1mPreviewArrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.1m

Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.Preview1mPreviewOptionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.1m

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.Preview15mPreviewBake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.15m

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.Preview3mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.3m

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Pre-made Pizza Dough
(Approximately 1 pound or enough for one medium pizza)

Pizza Sauce
(Or to taste)

Mozzarella Cheese
(Shredded)

Pepperoni Slices
(Or any preferred toppings)

Olive Oil
(For greasing and brushing)

Dried Oregano
(Optional, for seasoning)

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with olive oil or lining it with parchment paper.
5m

Carefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.
Preview
2m
Preview
Carefully unroll or stretch the pre-made pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into your desired circle or rectangle.
2m

Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Preview
1m
Preview
Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
1m

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
Preview
1m
Preview
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
1m

Arrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.
Preview
1m
Preview
Arrange the pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings over the cheese.
1m

Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.
Preview
1m
Preview
Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano over the toppings and lightly brush the crust with olive oil for extra flavor and a golden finish.
1m

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Preview
15m
Preview
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15m

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.
Preview
3m
Preview
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve hot.
3m