Dad's Friday Night Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with "Dad's Friday Night Pizza," a homemade comfort classic that's as effortless as it is delicious. This family-favorite recipe features a perfectly chewy, golden crust made from scratch, topped with rich pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkle of fragrant Italian seasoning. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy pizza recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Dusting the baking sheet with cornmeal ensures a crispy, professional-quality base, while a touch of grated Parmesan adds extra flavor depth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone asking for seconds. Create cherished family memories every Friday with this irresistibly homemade pizza masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 packet Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.75 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (for dusting the baking sheet)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 10-15 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Step 6

Sprinkle a baking sheet or pizza stone with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle (or your desired shape) and place it on the prepared baking surface.

Step 8

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices.

Step 10

Dust the pizza with Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1279.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3192.2

Total Fat 141.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 307.7mg	0%
Sodium 7586.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 135.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2006.2mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 1952.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 42.8%