Making Homemade Pizza from scratch is a rewarding and delicious experience, allowing you to customize every element—from the dough to the sauce to your favorite toppings. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through each step, so you can create a crispy, flavorful pizza right in your own kitchen!
Homemade Pizza Recipe
Servings: 2 (Makes two 12-inch pizzas)
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
For the Pizza Sauce
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings (suggestions; feel free to customize)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni slices
Sliced bell peppers
Sliced mushrooms
Red onion slices
Fresh basil leaves
Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
Learned this a while ago and it always hits the spot!
Layer Potatoes and Meatballs – DON’T LOSE THIS
Dirty or scratched glasses?
Berry Cheesecake Crepes
SAUSAGE, EGG & CREAM CHEESE HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
I Accidentally Overheard My Husband’s Family’s Intentions for Me – I Decided to Outsmart Them All