Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce

Create the ultimate homemade pizza experience with this "Pizza Dough Pizza Sauce" recipe, a two-in-one guide that delivers fluffy, chewy crusts paired with a rich, flavorful sauce crafted from pantry staples. This recipe takes you step-by-step through creating perfectly elastic dough using all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and olive oil, ensuring the ideal base for any toppings. Meanwhile, simmer crushed tomatoes with garlic, oregano, and basil to whip up a deliciously aromatic pizza sauce in just 20 minutes. With a quick rise time and simple ingredients, this recipe guarantees fresh, restaurant-quality pizza straight from your oven in under 90 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade pizza recipe will have you ditching takeout for good.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/43°C)
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
• 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

Step 3

Mix until the dough comes together, then transfer it to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 7

Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and sugar. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.

Step 8

Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Transfer it back to a floured surface and divide into two equal portions.

Step 10

Roll out each portion into a circle (about 12 inches in diameter) and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Add your favorite toppings and bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.

Step 13

Remove from oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(821.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1971.2

Total Fat 46.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3513.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 46.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92.9mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 685.8mg	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: 21.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 69.1%