Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Pizza from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a cozy pizza night at home!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- desired toppings (pepperoni, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
- cornmeal for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Dissolve sugar in warm water, sprinkle yeast on top, let sit until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl, add yeast mixture and olive oil, stir to form a dough.
- Knead and Rise: Knead dough on floured surface, let rise until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 475°F (245°C), place pizza stone if using.
- Roll out Dough: Roll out dough, transfer to baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Add Toppings: Spread sauce, cheeses, desired toppings, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- Add fresh basil or arugula after baking for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
