Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce
Create the ultimate homemade pizza experience with this "Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce" recipe, a two-in-one guide that delivers fluffy, chewy crusts paired with a rich, flavorful sauce crafted from pantry staples. This recipe takes you step-by-step through creating perfectly elastic dough using all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, ensuring the ideal base for any toppings. Meanwhile, simmer crushed tomatoes with garlic, oregano, and basil to whip up a deliciously aromatic pizza sauce in just 20 minutes. With a quick rise time and simple ingredients, this recipe guarantees fresh, restaurant-quality pizza straight from your oven in under 90 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade pizza recipe will have you ditching takeout for good.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for sauce)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
Mix until the dough comes together, then transfer it to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and sugar. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Transfer it back to a floured surface and divide into two equal portions.
Roll out each portion into a circle (about 12 inches in diameter) and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Spread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
Remove from oven, slice, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3513 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.7 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 46.9 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*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.
