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