Homemade Pizza with Fresh Toppings Recipe
A versatile homemade pizza with a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a variety of fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- ¾ cup water warm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- pepperoni Assorted toppings (bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 3/4 cup water
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Knead until a dough forms.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, pepperoni
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses and toppings to customize your pizza.
For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a preheated pizza stone.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1.026mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 4mg
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