Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade pizza from scratch with this easy recipe. This classic pizza is topped with your favorite toppings and gooey melted cheese on a crispy crust.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce and toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Favorite toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until foamy. Mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until smooth.
- Rise the dough: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 475°F. Roll out dough, place on pan.
- Add toppings: Spread sauce, cheese, and toppings on dough. Sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush crust with garlic butter before baking.
- You can make the dough ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
