Homemade Pizza Recipe


Dough Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 3/4 Cup of Passata (purred tomato) or tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup of can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoon Willy Nilly Pizza Seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Toppings:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Your choice of toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, etc.)

Dough Instructions:

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 3 1/2 cups flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. Let Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Sauce Instructions:

  1. Prepare Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, pizza seasoning, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
  3. Simmer: Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assemble and Bake Pizza:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
  2. Shape Dough: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal parts. Roll out each part into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
  3. Prepare Pizza: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a preheated pizza stone. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and add your desired toppings.
  4. Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  5. Serve: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Sprinkle additional Willy Nilly Pizza Seasoning over the pizza for additional flavour (optional) Enjoy!
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