Homemade Pizza
A simple and delicious homemade pizza recipe that you can customize with your favorite toppings.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
- Oven
- Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups flour all-purpose
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup water warm
Sauce
- 1 cup canned tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional toppings such as sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. While the oven is heating, prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 3/4 cup of warm water. Knead until smooth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a blender, combine 1 cup of canned tomatoes, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble the pizza: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and add any optional toppings.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite toppings to make it your own.