Description
Delicious homemade pizza with a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, sausage, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, homemade pizza, Italian cuisine, family dinner, customizable