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Quick Homemade Pizza
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Quick Homemade Pizza
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Quick Homemade Pizza

A simplified recipe for a delicious homemade pizza, perfect for a quick meal. This recipe focuses on the essential steps for creating a classic pizza with a crispy crust and your favorite toppings, suitable for a fast-paced cooking demonstration.
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Raw pizza dough stretched
Raw pizza dough stretched

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
No audio/dialogue
Nutrition (per serving)
300
Calories
15g
Protein
35g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Pizza with sauce and cheese
Pizza with sauce and cheese

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough
    (Store-bought or homemade)

    1 ball
  • Pizza Sauce
    (Marinara or crushed tomatoes)

    1 cup
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (Shredded, whole milk preferred)

    1 cup
  • Pepperoni
    (Sliced, optional)

    1 cup
  • Olive Oil
    (For brushing the crust)

    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 baking in the oven
Pizza baking in the oven

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a pizza stone or baking sheet.
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    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a pizza stone or baking sheet.
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    A hot oven is key for a crispy crust. Let the stone heat for at least 30 minutes if using.
  • 2

    Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to your prepared baking surface.
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    Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape. Transfer it to your prepared baking surface.
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    If the dough springs back, let it rest for 5-10 minutes to relax the gluten before continuing to roll.
  • 3

    Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Don't overload with sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
  • 4

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add your preferred toppings like pepperoni.
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    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add your preferred toppings like pepperoni.
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    Consider dabbing excess oil from pepperoni slices with a paper towel before baking to reduce grease.
  • 5

    Brush the edges of the crust lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano, if desired.
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    Brush the edges of the crust lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of dried oregano, if desired.
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    This step helps achieve a golden, flavorful crust.
  • 6

    Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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    Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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    Rotate the pizza halfway through baking for even cooking. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
  • 7

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Resting allows the cheese to set, preventing toppings from sliding off when sliced.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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