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A delicious slice of pepperoni pizza, showcasing melted cheese, tomato sauce, and crispy crust, perfect for pizza night.

Easy Homemade Pizza

Create delicious homemade pizza with this simple recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives, optional
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the canola oil and salt. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.
  5. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Spread this mixture over each pizza crust.
  6. If desired, add your chosen toppings. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the toppings.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas. Feel free to experiment with different toppings and cheeses to create your perfect pizza.

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