Homemade Pizza
Learn to create a delicious homemade pizza from scratch with the perfect dough, sauce, and toppings.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pizza Stone
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour All-purpose flour works best.
- 1 cup Water Warm water helps activate the yeast.
- 1 packet Yeast Active dry yeast is preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Use high-quality canned tomatoes.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Basil
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
- 1 cup Toppings Choose your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, or onions.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place the pizza stone inside to heat up.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Spread the crushed tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then layer your chosen toppings on top.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings and cheese blends to create your perfect pizza.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg