Homemade pizza recipe

Making Homemade Pizza from scratch is a rewarding and delicious experience, allowing you to customize every element—from the dough to the sauce to your favorite toppings. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through each step, so you can create a crispy, flavorful pizza right in your own kitchen!

Homemade Pizza Recipe

Servings: 2 (Makes two 12-inch pizzas)

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)

Cook Time: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

For the Pizza Sauce

  • 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings (suggestions; feel free to customize)

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni slices
  • Sliced bell peppers
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • Red onion slices
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

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