Description
A delightful homemade pizza recipe that brings family together and is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: Add warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture.
- Knead Your Dough: Knead until smooth for about 5 minutes.
- Let It Rise: Place in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 475°F (245°C) during the last 10 minutes of rising.
- Roll Out the Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out to desired thickness.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread sauce, add cheese, and favorite toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Slice and Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
For a crispier crust, bake the dough for 5-7 minutes without toppings first.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg