Homemade Pizza Delicious Easy Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Component	Ingredient	Amount
Pizza Dough	Warm water (110°F)	1½ cups
	Active dry yeast	2¼ teaspoons (1 packet)
	Sugar	1 tablespoon
	All-purpose flour	3½-4 cups
	Olive oil	2 tablespoons
	Salt	2 teaspoons
Pizza Sauce	Crushed tomatoes	1 can (15 oz)
	Garlic cloves, minced	2
	Dried oregano	1 teaspoon
	Dried basil	1 teaspoon
	Salt and pepper	To taste
	Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Toppings	Shredded mozzarella	2-3 cups
	Parmesan cheese, grated	½ cup
	Your choice toppings	As desired
	Fresh basil	For garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Make Dough:

1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in large bowl
2. Let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy
3. Add 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt
4. Mix with wooden spoon until combined
5. Gradually add remaining flour ½ cup at a time
6. Turn onto floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes
7. Dough should be smooth and elastic
8. Place in oiled bowl, cover with towel
9. Let rise in warm place 1-2 hours until doubled

Make Sauce:

1. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat
2. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute
3. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper
4. Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
5. Let cool while dough rises

Prepare for Baking:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (place pizza stone if using)
2. Punch down risen dough
3. Divide into 2 balls for two 12-inch pizzas
4. Let rest 10 minutes

Shape & Top:

1. Roll or stretch dough into 12-inch circle on floured surface
2. Transfer to pizza pan or parchment paper
3. Spread thin layer of sauce (don’t over-sauce)
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly
5. Add desired toppings (don’t overload)
6. Drizzle with olive oil
7. Sprinkle parmesan on top

Bake:

1. Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden
2. Cheese should be melted and bubbling
3. Edges should be crispy and brown
4. For crispier bottom, bake on lowest oven rack

Serve:

1. Remove from oven
2. Let cool 2-3 minutes
3. Top with fresh basil leaves
4. Slice and serve hot

Tips:

• For thin crust: roll dough thinner
• For thick crust: let shaped dough rest 15 minutes before topping
• Use pizza stone for crispiest crust
• Don’t overload toppings – less is more

More Pizza Ideas: Try our Mini Pizza Recipes or Best Bruschetta Flatbread Pizza. Find variations at Serious Eats Pizza Guide.

Storage: Dough: refrigerate 3 days or freeze 3 months. Baked pizza: refrigerate 3 days. Reheat in 400°F oven.

Nutritional Information (per slice, cheese pizza): 285 calories | 12g protein | 35g carbs | 10g fat