Easy Homemade Pizza Recipe: Quick & Delicious Family Dinner Idea

Name: Easy Homemade Pizza Recipe: Quick & Delicious Family Dinner Idea
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2.5 cups All-purpose flour (plus more for dusting); 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Warm water ((105-115°F / 40-46°C)); 2 tablespoons Olive oil (plus more for bowl); 1/2 cup Pizza sauce; 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Pepperoni slices (optional); 1/4 cup Bell peppers, sliced (optional)

Learn how to make a delicious homemade pizza from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a fun cooking activity, this pizza features a simple dough, a rich tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings. Get ready to enjoy a mouth-watering pizza experience!

#Pizza

#Homemade

#Easy Recipe

#Family Dinner

#Quick Meal

#Baking

Perfectly baked golden crust pizza

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

2h 10m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

12g

Protein

35g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Freshly sliced pizza, ready to eat

Ingredients

Servings: 6

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

Close-up of bubbling cheese and toppings

Instructions

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1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Ensure water is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
2
Add olive oil, salt, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
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Add olive oil, salt, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
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Add flour slowly to achieve the right consistency.

3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
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Kneading develops the gluten for a chewy crust.
4
Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
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A warm oven (turned off) can be a good rising spot.
5
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle.
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle.
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Work gently to maintain some air in the dough.

6
Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.
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Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.
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Don't overload with toppings to ensure even cooking.
7
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Keep an eye on the edges to prevent burning.
8
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve immediately.
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Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve immediately.
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A pizza cutter makes clean slices easily.