Simple Yet Delicious Pizzas

With this simple yet delicious pizza recipe, you’ll create homemade masterpieces that rival your favorite pizzeria! Featuring a soft, chewy crust made from scratch with just a handful of pantry staples, these pizzas are endlessly customizable to suit your taste. A quick and easy dough rises to perfection in just an hour, and with a few simple steps, you’ll layer it with zesty pizza sauce, gooey melted mozzarella, and your choice of toppings—think pepperoni, fresh vegetables, or even gourmet options like caramelized onions. Baked to golden perfection in 15 minutes, these pizzas are ideal for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or a fun weekend cooking project. Perfectly crispy, flavorful, and satisfying, this is your go-to recipe for homemade pizza night!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:70 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F or 43°C)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Toppings of choice (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 1/2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir together until a dough begins to form.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding the remaining flour gradually, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled 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 risen dough and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out one dough ball into a 12-inch circle. Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with cornmeal and transfer the dough onto it.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add your favorite toppings.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the second dough ball.

Step 12

Let the pizzas cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1437.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3743.9

Total Fat 195.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 330.1mg	0%
Sodium 9815.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.6g
Protein 144.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1833.6mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 2413.9mg	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: 47.1%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 37.3%