Easy Pizza Recipe at Home

Learn how to make an easy pizza at home with this simple recipe. This recipe is perfect for beginners, and it only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

What You Need

• 1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing the bowl
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite toppings

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
2. Add the olive oil, salt, and flour to the bowl. Stir until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
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: Why is my pizza dough not rising?

There are a few reasons why your pizza dough might not be rising. Here are a few things to check:

• Make sure that you are using active dry yeast.
• The water temperature should be between 105-115 degrees F.
• The dough should be kneaded for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
• The dough should be allowed to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Q: My pizza crust is too thick. What can do?

If your pizza crust is too thick, you can try rolling it out thinner before baking it. You can also bake the pizza for a shorter amount of time, or reduce the oven temperature.

Q: My pizza is not cooked all the way through. What can do?

If your pizza is not cooked all the way through, you can bake it for a longer amount of time. You can also increase the oven temperature.

Q: My pizza is too doughy. What can do?

If your pizza is too doughy, you can try kneading the dough for a longer amount of time. You can also let the dough rise for a longer period of time.

Q: My pizza is too dry. What can do?

If your pizza is too dry, you can try adding more sauce or cheese. You can also try brushing the crust with olive oil before baking it.

Pros of Making Pizza at Home

• It’s a fun and easy activity to do with family or friends.
• You can customize your pizza to your liking.
• You can make a fresh and delicious pizza at a fraction of the cost of buying one from a restaurant.

Tips for Making Pizza at Home

• Use a good quality pizza dough.
• Top the pizza with your favorite toppings.
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