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Homemade Pizza
ItalianOven-baked

Homemade Pizza

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, loaded with melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce.

35 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water · about 110 degrees F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast · or 1 packet
  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour · plus more for dusting
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pizza sauce · store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices · optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Activate yeast and mix dough

    Stir the warm water and yeast together in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  2. 2

    Let the dough rise

    Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven and shape dough

    Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F. Punch down the risen dough and stretch or roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Add toppings and bake

    Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni over the top. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Slice the baked pizza and serve to the family.