Easy Homemade Pizza Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious and easy homemade pizza in just a few steps. This recipe is perfect for beginners, and it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Why Make Homemade Pizza?

• It’s delicious!
• It’s easy to make!
• It’s a fun activity for the whole family!
• You can customize it to your liking!

How to Make Homemade Pizza

1. Gather your ingredients.
2. Make the dough.
3. Top the dough with your favorite toppings.
4. Bake the pizza.
5. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of warm water
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil, plus more for greasing the bowl
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• ½ cup of pizza sauce
• ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite toppings

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, and flour. Add the yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat in the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll out each half into a 12-inch circle.
7. Place the dough on a greased baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings.
8. Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

FAQ

• Q: What is the best type of flour to use for pizza dough?
• A: All-purpose flour is a good choice for pizza dough. You can also use bread flour or semolina flour, but these flours will make a denser dough.
• Q: How long does it take to make homemade pizza?
• The total time to make homemade pizza is about 2 hours, including the rising time for the dough.
• Q: Can make pizza dough ahead of time?
• Yes, you can make pizza dough up to 2 days ahead of time. Just let the dough rise in the refrigerator overnight.
• Q: How do reheat leftover pizza?
• You can reheat leftover pizza in the oven, microwave, or toaster oven.

Pros of Making Homemade Pizza

• Homemade pizza is fresh and delicious.
• You can control the ingredients in your pizza.
• You can make your pizza exactly the way you like it.
• Making pizza is a fun and rewarding