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The World's Best Homemade Pizza
Learn how to make a delicious homemade pizza from scratch, covering everything from mixing the dough to adding your favorite toppings and baking it to perfection. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving a crispy crust and a flavorful, satisfying pizza experience.
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Pizza dough rising
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
2h 15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
18g
Protein
50g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Pizza being topped
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Freshly baked pizza out of the oven
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast by combining warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewLightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. - Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside if you have one. Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.20m
Preview20mPreviewPreheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel inside if you have one. Gently punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. - Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.5m
Preview5mPreviewStretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel. - Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then arrange your desired toppings (e.g., pepperoni).5m
Preview5mPreviewSpread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then arrange your desired toppings (e.g., pepperoni). - Carefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper, if using) onto the hot pizza stone or baking steel in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewCarefully slide the pizza (with parchment paper, if using) onto the hot pizza stone or baking steel in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve immediately.5m
Preview5mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, slice, and serve immediately.
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