Simple Pizza

Create restaurant-quality pizza at home with this Simple Pizza recipe that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike! Featuring a quick, no-fuss dough made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour and instant yeast, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep. Topped with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings—from classic pepperoni to fresh veggies—it’s fully customizable to suit any craving. With a golden, crisp crust baked to perfection in under 15 minutes, this homemade pizza is ideal for busy weeknights or fun family dinners. Serve it hot, straight out of the oven, and watch it disappear slice by slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup toppings of choice (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for 5-10 minutes under a clean kitchen towel.

Step 6

Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it carefully onto a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 9

Add desired toppings, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.

Step 10

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the prepared pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3255.4

Total Fat 181.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 290.0mg	0%
Sodium 9429.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 122.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1421.2mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 2253.9mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 34.4%