Kelly's Saturday Night Pizza

Get ready to transform your weekend with Kelly's Saturday Night Pizza, the ultimate homemade pizza recipe that brings pizzeria-quality flavor into your own kitchen. Featuring a perfectly chewy and golden crust made from scratch, this recipe is topped with tangy tomato sauce, melty shredded mozzarella, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms. A sprinkle of dried oregano and optional red pepper flakes gives it a gourmet touch. With just an hour of prep time and 15 minutes to bake, this customizable pizza is perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or casual dinners. Whether you're a pizza enthusiast or a beginner baker, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures delicious results every time. Your Saturday nights just got a lot tastier!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Sliced pepperoni
• 0.5 cup Sliced bell peppers
• 0.5 cup Sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or keep it whole for one large pizza.

Step 7

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easy handling.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce.

Step 10

Add your favorite toppings, such as sliced pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms.

Step 11

Sprinkle oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (if desired) over the toppings.

Step 12

Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 13

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 14

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1470.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3245.6

Total Fat 140.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 287.7mg	0%
Sodium 6337.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 354.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 128.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1758.5mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 1222.2mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 44.4%