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A delicious slice of pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and peppers, perfect for Pizza Night Recipes.

Easy Homemade Pizza

Make delicious homemade pizza for your next family pizza night. This recipe is simple and allows for plenty of customization with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Pizza
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives, optional
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  2. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  3. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.
  4. Combine tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Spread over each crust. Add your desired toppings, if using.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe makes two pizzas. You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature before shaping.

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