Make a Giant Rustic Summer Pizza: Easy Homemade Recipe

Name: Make a Giant Rustic Summer Pizza: Easy Homemade Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 500 grams Pizza Dough (1 large ball, store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (roughly chopped); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for drizzling); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Discover how to create a delicious and visually stunning giant rustic pizza, bursting with the fresh flavors and vibrant colors of summer. This easy-to-follow recipe brings together simple ingredients for a comforting meal perfect for sharing with family and friends. Learn to bake a beautiful pizza crust topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella, embodying the essence of summer on a plate.

#Pizza

#Rustic

#Summer Recipe

#Easy Meal

#Homemade

#Vegetarian

#Quick Dinner

The Baked Giant Rustic Pizza

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-Inspired

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

12g

Protein

35g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Close-up of Golden Crust and Toppings

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(1 large ball, store-bought or homemade)
500 grams
Pizza Sauce
1 cup

Mozzarella Cheese
(shredded)
2 cups
Cherry Tomatoes
(halved)
1 cup
Fresh Basil Leaves
(roughly chopped)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(for drizzling)
2 tablespoons
Salt
(to taste)
1 teaspoon

Black Pepper
(freshly ground, to taste)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 8

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

Freshly Sliced Pizza Ready to Serve

Instructions

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1
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a large rustic shape.
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a large rustic shape.
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Let dough rest for 15 min if it's too springy.
2
Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't overload with sauce to prevent a soggy crust.

3
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
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Use fresh mozzarella for a richer flavor.
4
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
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Add other summer veggies like bell peppers or zucchini if desired.
5
Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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Keep an eye on the crust to prevent burning.

6
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired.
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Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired.
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A pizza cutter makes slicing easy.