Description
Experience the joy of family pizza night with this easy and delicious homemade pizza recipe. Create your own culinary masterpieces using fresh ingredients, customizable toppings, and a golden-brown crust that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this recipe is about more than just food—it’s about creating lasting memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Your favorite toppings (e.g., cheese, pepperoni, veggies)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in flour, olive oil, and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the risen dough, divide it into portions, then shape each portion into pizza.
- Spread sauce on each base and top generously with cheese and toppings of choice.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg