Pizza Recipe
Unleash your inner pizzaiolo! This recipe empowers you to create your perfect pizza. Choose your favorite toppings, craft a delicious sauce, and bake to crispy perfection. The possibilities are endless!
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet or pizza stone A baking sheet is the most basic option, but a pizza stone can help achieve a crispier crust.
- 1 Mixing bowls One large bowl for the dough and a smaller one for the sauce (if making your own).
- 1 Rolling Pin To roll out the pizza dough.
- 1 Spoon For mixing and spreading sauce.
- 1 Sharp knife For cutting the pizza.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
- 280 Grams All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Instant yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 180 ml Warm Water
For the Toppings (Customize as Desired):
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Assorted vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives)
- Cooked meats (such as pepperoni, sausage, chicken)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
Prepare the Pizza Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Make a well in the center and add olive oil and warm water. Stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Shape the Pizza Dough:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle, using a rolling pin. Transfer the rolled dough onto a piece of parchment paper.
Add the Toppings:
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange your desired toppings over the cheese layer. Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Bake the Pizza:
- Carefully transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired, before serving. Enjoy your homemade pizza hot and fresh!
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Notes
The equipment you'll need for a homemade pizza recipe can vary depending on how fancy you want to get, but here's a breakdown of the essentials and some optional extras:
Optional Equipment:
Stand mixer: While not necessary, a stand mixer can make kneading the dough much easier.
Food processor: Similar to a stand mixer, a food processor can help with effortless dough prep.
Pizza peel: A long, flat paddle for easily transferring your pizza to and from the oven.
Pizza cutter: A specialized wheel cutter for easier and cleaner pizza slices (though a sharp knife can work too).
Semolina flour or cornmeal: Dusted on your baking sheet or peel to prevent sticking.
Cooling rack: For letting your cooked pizza cool slightly before slicing.
Bonus - Fancy Equipment:
Pizza oven: An outdoor pizza oven can create a restaurant-quality experience, but it's definitely an investment.
Pizza dough docker: A tool with small spikes used to create tiny holes in the dough to prevent bubbles.
Ultimately, you can make a delicious homemade pizza with minimal equipment. As you get more comfortable with pizza making, you can explore acquiring additional tools to enhance your experience.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g