Homemade Pizza
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5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Rise Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 slices
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Pizza
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This Homemade Pizza recipe includes a basic yeast dough made with instant yeast, warm water, sugar, flour, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil. After rising, the dough is shaped and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and any preferred toppings. The dough yields a soft, elastic crust with a tender crumb, supporting a melty cheese layer and customizable toppings, making it versatile for various pizza preferences.
Description
The dough combines instant yeast activated by warm water and sugar with flour, salt, garlic powder, and olive oil to create an elastic dough that is kneaded until smooth. After allowing the dough to rise in a lightly oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap, it can be rolled out for pizza assembly. The recipe emphasizes controlling dough consistency by gradually adding flour if sticky and recognizing readiness by poke test rebound.
The assembled pizza consists of dough topped with savory pizza sauce and whole milk low moisture mozzarella cheese, plus any additional toppings to taste. This homemade approach supports a crust that has a tender interior and a slight chew, complemented by melted cheese and sauce.
Storage tips include refrigerating or freezing leftover dough tightly wrapped, with thawing recommendations before use. Also noted are substitution options for yeast types, flour varieties, and variations for quicker or low-carb crusts. Proper rising temperature, salt type, and cheese selection impact the final quality.
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Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast equal to 1 packet. See notes
- ¾ cup water 105-115° F, warm
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus up to 1/3 cup as needed (250-290 g, or bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for bowl/crust
For the Pizza
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese whole milk low moisture
- Pizza toppings as desired
Pizza Garnishes
- parsley roughly chopped
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. (The warm water and sugar activates the yeast.) Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the salt, garlic powder, and 1/2 of the flour. Stir to combine. Add the warm water/yeast mixture and the olive oil. Use a wooden spoon to stir well, then gradually stir in the remaining cup of flour. Continue to stir until an elastic ball has formed, slightly sticking to the sides of the bowl.
- Dust your hands with flour and knead the dough in the bowl for 3-5 minutes. If the dough becomes too sticky, gradually add additional flour in small dustings, up to 1/3 cup additional. If you poke the dough with your finger and it slowly comes back, it’s ready to rise. Shape into a ball.
- Drizzle a separate large glass bowl with a little olive oil and use a pastry brush to distribute the oil on the bottom and sides. Add the ball of dough. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 30-60+ minutes, until doubled in size. (This gives time to for the gluten to develop, which allows the dough to stretch without breaking.) You can also let it rise in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450° F during the last 30+ minutes to ensure it has plenty of time to get fully up to temperature. Optional: Place the pizza pan (or stone) in the oven as it preheats.
- Gently punch down the dough and knead it 5 times to smooth it out.
- Spread the dough into an even 12-inch circle, either with your hands or with a rolling pin. (I also like to use my fingers to form a crust along the edge.)
- Remove the pizza pan from the oven and sprinkle it with a thin, even layer of flour. Transfer the dough onto it.
- Use a fork to gently poke holes in the dough to prevent the crust from bubbling up as it bakes. Drizzle it with 1 tablespoon olive oil and use a pastry brush to spread it out over the dough.
- Top with pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes. Even if the cheese is melted, give the crust enough time to cook and crisp on the bottom, resist the urge to remove it too early, but don’t let it get too brown on the top. Mine takes 15 minutes exactly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and use a spatula to lift the crust to check the bottom, ensuring it’s slightly browned and crisp.
- Garnish with parsley, grated Parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Instant yeast is used but active dry yeast works as well.
- Keep dough rising area warm (75-78°F) for best results; covering with warmed towel can help in cooler environments.
- Non-iodized salt is preferred for better flavor in baked goods.
- Use whole milk, low moisture mozzarella and shred fresh from block for best melt.
- Leftover dough can be refrigerated 3-4 days or frozen 3-4 months wrapped tightly and thawed before use.
- Recipe yields about 8 pizza slices assuming only sauce and cheese toppings.
- Variations include using store-bought dough or alternative crust bases like zucchini or naan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
128mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
209IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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