Who doesn’t love pizza? Here’s a quick and easy recipe for homemade pizza that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends.
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What Makes the Best Pizza Recipe
The foundation of every great pizza is the dough. Making your own pizza dough from scratch is easy and fun, and it will give your pizza a unique flavor and texture. Here are some tips to make the best pizza dough:
1. Use high-quality flour
The type of flour you use will affect the texture and flavor of your pizza crust. Bread flour or all-purpose flour works best. These types of flour have a higher gluten content, which will give your pizza crust structure and chewiness.
2. Use warm water
The water temperature should be around 110°F. Cold water will slow down the yeast’s activation, while hot water will kill it. Warm water will activate the yeast and help the dough rise.
3. Let the dough rise fully
After mixing the dough, let it rise for at least an hour. This will allow the yeast to ferment and produce carbon dioxide, which will make the dough rise. If you want a more flavorful crust, you can let the dough rise for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
4. Knead the dough
Kneading the dough will help develop the gluten, which will give the crust structure and chewiness. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
Pizza Variations
One of the best things about pizza is that you can customize it to your liking. Here are some pizza variations that you can try:
1. Margherita pizza recipe
This classic pizza has a simple tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. It’s a great option if you want a light and fresh pizza.
2. Vegetarian pizza recipe
If you’re a vegetarian, you can still enjoy pizza. Top it with your favorite vegetables, such as mushrooms, peppers, onions, and olives. You can also add some cheese, like feta or goat cheese, for extra flavor.
3. Hawaiian pizza recipe
This pizza is controversial, but some people love it. It’s topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and pineapple. If you’re feeling adventurous, give it a try!
Storage
If you have leftover pizza, you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer. To refrigerate, place the pizza slices in an airtight container and store them for up to three days. To freeze, wrap each slice in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag for up to two months. When you’re ready to eat the pizza, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat it in the oven or microwave (i prefer oven though).
Need more bread recipes? How about an Easy Detroit Style Pizza!
Quick and East Homemade Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 1/2 Cup Warm Water + 2 tbsps
- 2 Tbsps White Sugar
- 1/2 Tbsps Yeast
- 1 ¾ Cup Plain Flour
- 3 Tbsps Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
Toppings
- 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Toppings of Choice
Instructions
- Mix together your warm water and sugar1/2 Cup Warm Water, 2 Tbsps White Sugar
- Mix in your yeast1/2 Tbsps Yeast
- Stir in your flour, olive oil and salt until a dough forms1 ¾ Cup Plain Flour, 3 Tbsps Olive Oil, 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Knead your dough for 10 mins or until it is soft and supple
- Leave your dough to rise for 60-90 mins
- Preheat your oven to 230ºC
- Gently knead your dough for about 30s then roll out your dough into a large circle
- Place your dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper
- Create a crust by folding the edges of the dough
- Spread your tomato sauce onto your pizza and sprinkle on your cheese and toppings1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Toppings of Choice
- Bake your pizza in your preheated oven for 15-20 mins
- Slice up and enjoy!
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