Homemade Pizza
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Homemade Pizza
Description
The recipe begins by activating yeast in warm water with sugar, then mixing in olive oil. Flour and salt are combined separately before incorporating the yeast mixture. Kneading for about 10 minutes develops gluten for a chewy, elastic dough. The dough is then left to rise covered in a warm spot until doubled in size, usually an hour.
After punching down, the dough is divided and shaped into balls for a second rise, which enhances texture and workability. Once risen, each ball is rolled into a circle on a floured surface to form the pizza base. Sauce is spread over the base, followed by shredded mozzarella and preferred toppings.
Preheating a pizza stone or baking sheet ensures a hot surface for crisping the crust. The pizza is baked at a high temperature until the crust is golden and cheese melted and bubbly, with timing depending on oven specifics. Flour or cornmeal dusting on the baking surface helps prevent sticking and assists with easy transfer.
The recipe encourages experimenting with a wide variety of toppings from meats to vegetables, fresh herbs, and more. Nutritional info provided focuses on sauce and cheese portions. Handling and preparation tips improve the success of dough and baking at home.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cups water warm
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast one 1/4 ounce packet
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Pizza
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 7 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- toppings of your choice
Instructions
For the Dough
- Combine water, sugar and yeast in small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes. Add oil to yeast mixture.
- Mix flour and salt together in the bowl of a heavy duty mixer fitted with dough hook.
- Pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and knead on low speed for 10 minutes. (If mixing by hand, knead dough for same amount of time.) Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape into 2 or 4 balls, depending on how big you want your pizzas. Lightly brush dough balls with olive oil and cover completely with plastic wrap. Let rise another 45 minutes.
For the Pizza
- Preheat oven to 450. Place baking sheet or pizza stone in oven while it preheats. Remove dough from plastic wrap and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll each dough ball out into a circle using a rolling pin.
- Top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Lightly dust pizza stone or baking sheet with cornmeal or flour. Transfer pizza to pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Bake 10-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dust the pizza stone or baking pan with flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking during baking.
- Nutrition information applies to one slice of pizza with just sauce and cheese; toppings vary calorie counts.
- Customize toppings freely: meats like pepperoni or sausage, vegetables such as mushrooms and peppers, and fresh herbs enhance flavors.
- Let dough rise twice for better texture and handling properties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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