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Homemade Pizza Challenge
A step-by-step guide to making delicious homemade pizza from scratch, inspired by the viral 'Homemade Pizza Challenge' minivlog. This recipe covers everything from preparing the dough to adding your favorite toppings and baking to perfection, culminating in a crispy crust and gooey cheese.
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#homemade
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#comfort food
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#baking
Freshly baked pizza, ready to slice
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h 15m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Italian-American
Pashto
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
15g
Protein
35g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Close-up of bubbling cheese and toppings
Ingredients
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Pizza being pulled out of the oven
Instructions
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- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. - Pour the activated yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour the activated yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the flour mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes. The dough should become smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.10m
Preview10mPreviewTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes. The dough should become smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. - Lightly grease a clean large bowl with olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewLightly grease a clean large bowl with olive oil. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes. Prepare all your toppings by slicing vegetables, shredding cheese, etc.30m
Preview30mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, if using, for at least 30 minutes. Prepare all your toppings by slicing vegetables, shredding cheese, etc. - Once the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air.1m
Preview1mPreviewOnce the dough has doubled, gently punch it down to release the air. - Divide the dough into two equal portions (for two medium pizzas). On a lightly floured surface, roll out or stretch one portion of dough into a 12-14 inch circle or rectangle, depending on your pan shape. Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza peel dusted with semolina or cornmeal, or directly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.5m
Preview5mPreviewDivide the dough into two equal portions (for two medium pizzas). On a lightly floured surface, roll out or stretch one portion of dough into a 12-14 inch circle or rectangle, depending on your pan shape. Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza peel dusted with semolina or cornmeal, or directly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. - Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border for the crust.2m
Preview2mPreviewSpread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border for the crust. - Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewEvenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce. - Arrange your desired toppings (bell peppers, onions, olives, pepperoni/chicken, etc.) evenly over the cheese.3m
Preview3mPreviewArrange your desired toppings (bell peppers, onions, olives, pepperoni/chicken, etc.) evenly over the cheese. - Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or directly onto the oven rack. Bake for 12-18 minutes, rotating halfway through if needed, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewCarefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or directly onto the oven rack. Bake for 12-18 minutes, rotating halfway through if needed, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheese to set and prevents toppings from sliding off.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheese to set and prevents toppings from sliding off. - Sprinkle with dried oregano and red chili flakes (if desired), then slice and serve hot.1m
Preview1mPreviewSprinkle with dried oregano and red chili flakes (if desired), then slice and serve hot.
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