Homemade Pizza
Create delicious, hot pizza at home with simple ingredients and steps. Customize it to your taste with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1.5 cups warm water Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast.
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Helps to activate the yeast.
- 1 tablespoon yeast You can use instant or active dry yeast.
- 3.5 cups flour All-purpose flour recommended.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavor of the dough.
Pizza Topping Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce jar pizza sauce Spread evenly on the dough.
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese Use freshly shredded for best results.
- to taste Pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, green peppers Choose your favorite toppings.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix 1½ cups warm water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add 3½ cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt to the mixture. Stir until the dough is smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into portions. Let it rest for another 10 minutes before rolling it out.
Assemble and Bake
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the dough, leaving about an inch from the edge.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and add your favorite toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
If you have leftover pizza, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze slices for up to 2 months.