Puffy Pizza

Get ready to elevate your pizza night with this irresistible Puffy Pizza recipe! Featuring a delightfully fluffy, homemade crust that puffs up to golden perfection, this dish combines the charm of classic pizza with the joy of artisanal baking. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast, the dough is kneaded to achieve the perfect balance of soft and chewy texture. Topped with savory pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni slices, and optional toppings of your choice, it’s a customizable masterpiece packed with flavor. Baked at a high temperature for a beautifully crisp exterior and airy interior, this pizza is dusted with aromatic Italian seasoning for a finishing touch. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy, 20-minute prep recipe delivers a pizzeria-style experience right from your oven.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup Any other preferred toppings (optional, e.g., diced bell peppers, olives, mushrooms)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and foamy.

Step 2

Add the olive oil, salt, and 3 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well using a wooden spoon or stand mixer until the dough starts to come together.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, gradually adding the remaining 0.5 cup of flour as needed to form a smooth, slightly tacky dough.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a 12-inch pizza pan or baking sheet by lightly oiling it.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12-14 inch round, depending on your desired crust thickness. Transfer the dough to your prepared pan and shape the edges to create a border for the puffy crust.

Step 7

Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about half an inch around the edges bare.

Step 8

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices and any additional toppings of your choice.

Step 9

Dust the entire pizza lightly with Italian seasoning for added flavor.

Step 10

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until the crust is puffed up, golden brown, and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 11

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1731.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4065.1

Total Fat 201.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 430.2mg	0%
Sodium 9639.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 402.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 152.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1409.7mg	0%
Iron 32.2mg	0%
Potassium 3442.1mg	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: 44.9%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 40.0%