Homemade Pizza Recipe

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like a Homemade Pizza fresh out of the oven.

With a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, this recipe lets you customize your pizza just the way you like it.

Whether it’s for a family dinner, a party, or a cozy night in, making pizza at home is fun, easy, and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/4 cups warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

1 cup canned tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Toppings:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Assorted toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, sausage, etc.)

Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Make the Sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Set aside to cool.

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

Shape the Dough:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 portions (for two pizzas). Roll out each portion into a circle or rectangle on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

Assemble the Pizza:

Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza pan or parchment paper if using a pizza stone.

Spread the prepared sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.

Bake:

Place the pizza in the oven (on the stone or pan) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve:

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Conclusion

This Homemade Pizza Recipe is your go-to guide for creating restaurant-quality pizza in your own kitchen.

The possibilities for toppings and flavor combinations are endless, making it a versatile meal that everyone will love.

Serve it hot, share it with family and friends, and enjoy every cheesy, flavorful bite!