Making homemade pizza is easier than you think! With this perfectly crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese, you’ll never want takeout again. This recipe will guide you through making the best homemade pizza, from scratch, just like your favorite pizzeria!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Crispy Yet Chewy Crust – The perfect balance of crunch and softness. Rich, Flavorful Sauce – A homemade tomato sauce packed with taste. Endless Toppings – Customize with your favorite ingredients. Better Than Takeout – Fresh, homemade, and made just how you like it!
Ingredients for the Perfect Homemade Pizza
For the Pizza Dough (Makes 2 Medium Pizzas):
- All-purpose flour (or bread flour) – 3 ½ cups
- Warm water (110°F/45°C) – 1 ¼ cups
- Active dry yeast – 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Sugar – 1 teaspoon
For the Tomato Sauce:
- Canned crushed tomatoes – 1 ½ cups
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Salt & black pepper – To taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional) – ½ teaspoon
For the Toppings:
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded) – 2 cups
- Pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc. – As desired
- Fresh basil leaves – For garnish
- Parmesan cheese (optional) – ¼ cup