Ingredients:
- Pizza dough: 1 ball (from the recipe above)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Tomato sauce: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Fresh mozzarella: 8 ounces (225g), sliced
- Fresh basil leaves: 1/4 cup
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Assemble the pizza: Brush the crust with olive oil. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough: 1 ball (from the recipe above)
- BBQ sauce: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Cooked chicken breast: 1 cup, shredded
- Red onion: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 1/2 cups, shredded
- Cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup, shredded
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Scatter the shredded chicken and red onion slices over the sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Veggie Supreme Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough: 1 ball (from the recipe above)
- Tomato sauce: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 1/2 cups, shredded
- Bell peppers: 1/2 each of red, yellow, and green, thinly sliced
- Red onion: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Mushrooms: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Black olives: 1/4 cup, sliced
- Fresh spinach: 1 cup
- Salt: To taste
- Black pepper: To taste
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Arrange the bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, black olives, and fresh spinach on top. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Homemade Pizza
- Preheat your oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking the pizza to ensure a crispy crust.
- Use a pizza stone: If you have one, use a pizza stone to achieve a pizzeria-quality crust. Preheat the stone in the oven before baking.
- Thinly slice toppings: Thinly sliced toppings cook more evenly and prevent the pizza from becoming soggy.
- Don’t overload: Avoid overloading your pizza with too many toppings, as this can make it difficult to cook evenly and result in a soggy crust.
Enjoy experimenting with these recipes and tips to make your next pizza night even more delicious!