Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade pizza from scratch with this easy recipe. This classic pizza features a flavorful crust topped with gooey melted cheese and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- desired toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or olives
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix, then knead until smooth. Let rise.
- Assemble the Pizza: Preheat oven. Roll out dough on a floured surface. Transfer to a pizza pan. Spread sauce, cheeses, toppings, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
- You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
