Homemade Pizza (Printable Version)
Golden crust pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2.2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 0.5 tsp salt
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 0.25 oz (1 packet) active dry yeast
05 - 0.63 cup warm water
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce
07 - 7 oz tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
12 - 7 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
13 - Fresh basil leaves
14 - Optional: sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, onions, pepperoni, etc.
# How to Make:
01 - In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
03 - Preheat oven to 480°F or highest setting. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
04 - Heat olive oil in a pan; sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomato passata, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray or pizza peel.
06 - Spread sauce over dough, sprinkle with mozzarella, and add your chosen toppings.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese melted and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough comes together quickly but tastes like it came from a professional pizzeria.
- You can customize the toppings to suit whatever mood you are in that night.
02 -
- A hot oven is non negotiable for a crispy crust.
- Do not overload the toppings or the middle will stay soggy.
03 -
- Sprinkle semolina flour on the peel to prevent sticking.
- Keep the sauce simple to avoid making the crust soggy.