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Easy Weeknight Pizza

A simple and quick pizza recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Customize with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 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 optional (like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives)
  • 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 dough and divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan. Combine tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Spread over each crust. Add your desired toppings, if using. Sprinkle with cheese.
  4. 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 adjust the amount of flour slightly depending on humidity.

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