The Friday Night Usual Pizza
Transform your Friday evenings into a delicious tradition with *The Friday Night Usual Pizza*, a homemade, crowd-pleasing favorite that combines a perfect balance of crispy crust, gooey mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni. This easy-to-follow recipe starts with a simple, from-scratch dough that rises to pillowy perfection, ensuring a light yet chewy base. Topped with a rich pizza sauce, golden melted cheese, and fresh basil, this pizza delivers classic pizzeria flavors right in your own kitchen. Ready in under 90 minutes, including prep and baking time, this recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends. Whether you stick to the classic toppings or add your own twist, this ultimate pizza night staple will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.25 cups warm water
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. 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 of the flour mixture and add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil.
Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon, then transfer the dough 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 it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat up.
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out one portion into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a piece of parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving about 1/2 inch of crust around the edges.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then top with 1/2 cup of pepperoni slices and a few fresh basil leaves.
Carefully slide the pizza (parchment paper included) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve.
Repeat the process with the second portion of dough or save it for another use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.6 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2280 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 436 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.
