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homemade pizza

Homemade Pizza

An easy recipe for homemade pizza and sauce. Way better than ordering it!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer optional
  • Baking sheet or 16 inch pizza pan
  • Spoon
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

PIZZA DOUGH

  • 1¼ cups water lukewarm (110℉/43℃)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 3½-4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs optional

PIZZA SAUCE

  • 1 cup tomatoes, crushed fresh or canned
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teasspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions
 

FOR THE DOUGH

  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer or regular bowl, combine the water, sugar and active dry yeast. Allow to stand for 10 minutes until foamy. (If using instant yeast, you can skip this step.)
  • Stir down foam and add the oil and 2 cups of the all purpose flour. Mix until smooth using the dough hook or a spoon if making by hand. Add salt, garlic powder (if using) and Italian herbs (if using). Add enough more flour to form a soft and slightly sticky dough. Knead for 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  • Add some oil to the bowl and toss the dough around to coat well. Cover with plastic or a damp towel and proof for 1½-2 hours or until doubled in bulk. This time can vary from more to less depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
  • Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃. Generously oil a baking sheet or a 16 inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with cornmeal (optional).
  • Punch down dough and spread onto the baking sheet or pizza pan. Press edges to form a crust. Allow to proof another 10 minutes or until slightly more puffed. Top with homemade pizza sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese and bottom crust are lightly browned. If the cheese is not browning enough but the crust is cooked, flash pizza under the broiler for a few seconds until you reach desired brownness. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

FOR THE SAUCE

  • In a small saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, adding a little water if necessary. Remove from heat and adjust seasonings if necessary. Makes enough sauce for 1 pizza.

Notes

If using instant yeast, you can skip proofing in water and add directly to the dough.
Calorie count is based on a regular cheese pizza (no other toppings) using 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
Keyword homemade, homemade pizza, pizza