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Homemade Pizza & Pizza Dough

This homemade pizza with homemade dough is crispy, delicious, and is a favorite eat for my kids.
Prep Time 1 hr 45 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp suger
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Topping

  • ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
  • cup Pizza Sauce
  • ¼ cup Meet
  • 1 Tomato

Instructions
 

How to Make the Dough

  • Whisk the warm water, yeast, granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of flour together in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment. Cover and allow to rest for 10-20 minutes. 
    If you don’t have a stand mixer, simply use a large mixing bowl and mixthe dough with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Add the olive oil, salt, and flour, and beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Then with lightly floured hands, knead the dough for 4-5minutes. 
  • Grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray– just use the same bowl you used for the dough. 
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 60-90 minutes or untildoubles in size. When the dough is ready, punch it down to release any air bubbles.

How to Make Homemade Pizza

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F. Grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • On a lightly floured work surface using a rolling pin gently flatten the dough into a disc. Place the dough onto the baking sheet.
  • Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and allow it to rest for a few minutes as you prepare your pizza toppings.
  • Spoon on the tomato sauce, place your desired toppings on the pizza and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
    Slice hot pizza and serve immediately.
Keyword Homemade Pizza