BASIC PIZZA

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Making your own pizza is so much fun and easier than you think. Just follow our foolproof recipe for restaurant-quality results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) rapid-rise yeast
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
Four Pizza Toppings
Chunky Tomato Sauce for Basic Pizza

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady stream; process until dough just forms a ball.
  • Turn out dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 times. Place in a resealable bag; let rise until doubled in bulk, 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (let come to room temperature before proceeding, about 40 minutes).
  • Divide dough into four equal portions; roll into balls, and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap until puffed, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet; using your hands, gently flatten, and pull into 8-by-10-inch ovals. Top as desired.
  • Bake until crust is gold brown and toppings are hot, rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Khan Zar
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kajol Akther
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I can't wait to try this recipe again with different toppings.


SEID muhamed
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This pizza is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner.


Victoria Udedike
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pizza.


Sserwanjab Hakiimu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy pizza.


btsarmymaki
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Overall, this was a good pizza. I would definitely make it again.


Sky Kitty
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This pizza was a little too greasy for me, but I think that's because I used too much cheese.


Vivian De luna
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I had trouble getting the dough to rise, but other than that this pizza was delicious.


Foxy ThePirate
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I found the sauce to be a little too sweet, but otherwise this pizza was great.


Kaak Smsn
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The crust was a little too thick for me, but overall this was a good pizza.


Mirwais Arabi
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This pizza was a little bland for me, but I think that's because I didn't add enough toppings.


Shauna Chapman
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was able to make a delicious pizza.


delesha Williams
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I was really impressed with this pizza. The crust was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.


Md Kolim Uddin
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This is my go-to pizza recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Angelo Flores
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a success.


Travis Sivartt
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any toppings I want and it always turns out great.


Kaylee Giatroudakis
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This pizza was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it.


Sherri Sheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this recipe changed my mind. The dough was easy to work with and the sauce was delicious.


Rosaura Garcia
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My family loved this pizza! The sauce was flavorful and the crust was crispy. I added some extra toppings, like pepperoni and olives, and it turned out great.