Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a perfect homemade pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how to make a flavorful pizza sauce, prepare a chewy dough, and customize your toppings for a classic Italian meal at home.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Favorite toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix flour and salt, add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Make the Sauce: Heat olive oil, cook garlic, add tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer and cool.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven, divide dough, roll out, add sauce, cheese, toppings. Bake until golden and bubbly. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- For an extra crispy crust, bake on a preheated stone or steel.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rise time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 slices per pizza)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
