Homemade Pizza
There's nothing quite like the joy of crafting your own **Homemade Pizza**—a foolproof recipe that brings the pizzeria experience to your kitchen! This recipe starts with an easy, from-scratch dough made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, resulting in a perfectly soft yet chewy crust. Topped with rich pizza sauce, stretchy mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni slices, and fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor, every bite is irresistibly delicious. Thanks to the genius addition of cornmeal, the crust boasts a delightful crispness that rivals any restaurant-style pizza. With a prep time of 90 minutes and just 15 minutes in the oven, this family-friendly recipe is ideal for a cozy weekend meal. Serve it fresh out of the oven, and watch it disappear slice by slice—your tastebuds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup pepperoni slices
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture, then gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter.
Sprinkle a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking, and transfer the rolled-out dough onto it.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.
Distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top.
Allow the pizza to cool for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.0 g | 285% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 8487 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 135.3 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1714 mg | 132% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*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.
