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Easy Same-Day Homemade Pizza
This recipe outlines how to make a delicious homemade pizza, featuring an easy same-day dough, as referenced in the video's description. While the video itself is a short highlight, this recipe provides a comprehensive guide for preparing and baking a classic pizza with your favorite toppings. The 'same-day' dough is designed for quicker preparation without extensive proofing times, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.
#Pizza
#Homemade
#Dough
#Italian
#Dinner
#Quick
#Easy
Freshly baked pizza with pepperoni
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
20g
Protein
50g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Golden-brown crust and melted cheese
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Pizza being sliced into wedges
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - Prepare the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.5mPreview5mPreviewPrepare the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.7mPreview7mPreviewKnead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
- First rise (quick): Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30-60 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. This is a quicker rise for a same-day dough.1hPreview1hPreviewFirst rise (quick): Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30-60 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. This is a quicker rise for a same-day dough.
- Preheat oven and pizza stone/steel: While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 475-500°F (245-260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside for at least 30 minutes. This ensures a crispy crust.30mPreview30mPreviewPreheat oven and pizza stone/steel: While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 475-500°F (245-260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside for at least 30 minutes. This ensures a crispy crust.
- Shape the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper. Stretch or roll the dough into your desired pizza shape (around 12-14 inches in diameter).5mPreview5mPreviewShape the dough: Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper. Stretch or roll the dough into your desired pizza shape (around 12-14 inches in diameter).
- Add toppings: Carefully transfer the shaped dough (if on parchment) or place it directly onto a floured pizza peel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then add your chosen toppings.5mPreview5mPreviewAdd toppings: Carefully transfer the shaped dough (if on parchment) or place it directly onto a floured pizza peel. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then add your chosen toppings.
- Bake the pizza: Slide the pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone/steel in the oven. Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewBake the pizza: Slide the pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone/steel in the oven. Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Cool and serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a cutting board or wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set and prevents burns.3mPreview3mPreviewCool and serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a cutting board or wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese to set and prevents burns.
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