Description
This homemade pizza recipe delivers a delicious, crispy crust topped with gooey mozzarella and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a family dinner or a fun weekend activity.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp oil (olive oil preferred)
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, sausage, etc.)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Add Toppings:
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone in the oven.
- If you like a thicker crust, let the dough rise a bit longer or roll it out less thin.
- Experiment with different toppings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg