Pizza Pizzazz

Unleash your inner pizzaiolo with "Pizza Pizzazz," a vibrant and customizable homemade pizza recipe that guarantees to elevate your pizza night! From its pillowy, hand-kneaded crust to its perfectly golden, bubbly mozzarella cheese topping, this pizza is a symphony of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Featuring a savory tomato sauce base, a generous layer of melted mozzarella, and a medley of toppings like zesty pepperoni, crisp bell peppers, salty black olives, and fragrant fresh basil, "Pizza Pizzazz" is all about crafting the ultimate bite. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and an optional kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this quick-to-prepare (just 20-minutes prep!) and utterly irresistible recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an indulgent weekend treat. Whether baked on a preheated pizza stone or a sheet pan, this easy homemade pizza delivers restaurant-quality results straight from your oven!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 Pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup Sliced bell peppers (any color)
• 0.25 cup Sliced black olives
• 6 Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms a rough dough.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly 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 towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.

Step 6

Punch the dough down and transfer it to a clean surface. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle (or your preferred thickness).

Step 7

Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Step 10

Top with pepperoni slices, bell peppers, black olives, and any other desired toppings.

Step 11

Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 14

Cut into slices and serve hot, optionally sprinkling with crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2205.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5687.7

Total Fat 342.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 780.6mg	0%
Sodium 14870.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 382.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 243.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2504.6mg	0%
Iron 41.5mg	0%
Potassium 3541.7mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 27.4%