Fantabulous Family Style Pizza
Get ready to transform your pizza nights with this bold and crowd-pleasing *Fantabulous Family Style Pizza*! Perfect for serving up to eight hungry friends or family members, this recipe combines a fluffy, homemade crust with a medley of classic and vibrant toppings. From the gooey mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese to savory pepperoni, colorful bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms, every bite is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The dough, made from scratch, is surprisingly simple and rises to perfection, while a hint of cornmeal ensures a crisp, bakery-style base. Garnished with fresh basil and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this easy homemade pizza is ideal for cozy gatherings or weekend indulgence. Whether you make one large pie or two medium-sized ones, this recipe is sure to become your family’s new favorite. Perfect for searches like “best family pizza recipes,” “easy homemade pizza,” or “creative pizza toppings.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups water
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 20 slices pepperoni slices
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water with the active dry yeast and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
Gradually add the remaining 1.5 cups of flour and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Sprinkle a pizza peel or another baking sheet with cornmeal before placing the rolled-out dough on top.
Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the tomato sauce.
Add your desired toppings such as pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.
Repeat with the second portion of dough if making two medium pizzas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1119 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 422 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
