Pizza, that lip-smacking Italian dish, has become a global phenomenon. Families across the world relish this delicious and versatile food. Whether it's a fun family night in or a casual weekend gathering, a homemade family pizza is always a hit. With endless topping options and crust variations, creating a pizza that caters to everyone's taste is a breeze. The aroma of freshly baked pizza dough, topped with tantalizing ingredients and melted cheese, is enough to make mouths water. If you're looking to whip up a mouthwatering family pizza that will leave everyone asking for seconds, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process, from selecting the perfect dough to choosing the right toppings and baking it to perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will turn your kitchen into a pizzeria and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE WHEAT PIZZA DOUGH SECRET FAMILY RECIPE
This recipe makes one large pizza crust. Top crust with your favorite toppings and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
Provided by Miriam
Categories Bread Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir yeast and sugar into warm water in a large bowl; set aside until liquid starts to bubble and foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix in oil. Add flour and salt, stirring until dough is smooth; stir in more flour as needed.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes and place in a large bowl; cover bowl with a damp towel. Allow dough to rise for 20 to 30 minutes. Place dough on a pizza stone and roll out with a rolling pin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 437.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
TEBOW FAMILY PIZZA PIE
A Tim Tebow favorite, this recipe is quick and easy - it uses refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough for the crust! -Pam Tebow, Jacksonville, FL
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the sauce mix, tomato paste and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 7-10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Separate biscuits; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate to form a crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; fill with meat mixture., Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese over top. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
FAMILY PIZZA
"The Batali Brothers Cookbook," published in 2013, includes recipes from Benno and Leo Batali, whose father, Mario, also contributed to the book, editing some of his classic dishes into simpler, weeknight-dinner versions. The Batali family pizza recipe is highly practical: small rounds cooked on a stove, no pizza oven or grill required. Yes, there are a number of steps to making the dough, but the plain parbaked crusts last for days, and need only be topped and broiled when it's time to eat.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, pizza and calzones, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 small or medium pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make the dough: Whisk 1 1/4 cups warm water (95 degrees), yeast and sugar together in a bowl. Let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add yeast mixture and oil. Using a wooden spoon, stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until mixture is too stiff to stir, then mix with your hands until dough comes together and pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead, adding only as much flour as necessary to prevent sticking, until smooth, elastic and only slightly sticky. Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or overnight, until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and turn it out onto a well-floured work surface. Divide into 8 pieces (about 4 ounces each) and shape each one into a ball. Cover with a tea towel and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Heat griddle pan over medium heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Dust a large work surface with a mixture of flour and semolina. Pick up one of the dough balls and begin to pull and stretch dough into a circle, then lay on work surface and press into a thin round (about 8 inches), adding only enough flour and semolina to keep dough from sticking. Using one hand as a guide, slope a slightly thicker rim all around dough circle. Work quickly, and be careful not to overwork dough; if it resists or shrinks back, let it rest briefly before proceeding. (If you prefer, you can roll out dough with a rolling pin; lightly flour work surface and pin.) For larger pizzas, use 2 dough balls.
- Carefully place dough round on griddle pan and cook until barely tan on first side and browned in a few spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip crust over and cook until second side is completely dry, about 1 minute.
- Transfer crust to a wire rack or a baking sheet, brushing off any excess flour, and allow to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. (Parbaked crusts can be refrigerated overnight or frozen, well wrapped, for up to 2 weeks.
- Top and broil each pizza: Heat broiler and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat. Spread a very light coating of pesto evenly on crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter mozzarella over pesto. (Don't put toppings on crust until ready to broil, to avoid sogginess.)
- Place pizzas on hot stone or pan; slide under broiler, about 4 inches from heat source; and broil for 7 or 8 minutes (or as long as needed), until toppings are heated or cooked through, or both, and crust is charred and blistered in spots. Watch closely so that ingredients don't burn, and move pizza around or lower broiler rack if necessary. (Depending on topping, bottom of crust may start to become soggy; you can slip pizza back onto griddle momentarily to recrisp.) Cut into slices and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 197 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
WAIT FAMILY PIZZA DOUGH (BREAD MACHINE)
This is a fabulous recipe I got from my in-laws...DH and I contend that it's the best pizza dough we've ever tasted! We've also had friends agree - everyone who tries it loves it! *preparation time includes time in machine* *uncooked dough does not freeze well, but cooked pizza/calzones do!*
Provided by godsjoyfulkid
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 16m
Yield 2 pizzas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- DOUGH: Add first 8 ingredients to bread maker in order listed, (or however your machine says)select dough cycle.
- At end of dough cycle, once dough has risen, dump dough onto floured board, knead, divide into 2 equal parts and let rest 10 minutes.
- Spread dough on each of two greased pizza pans.
- *This dough also makes excellent calzones, and also great cinnamon rolls -- or so they say!
- PIZZA:.
- Add pizza sauce, toppings of your choice, and cheeses.
- Bake in preheated 400 F oven 15-20 minutes (rotate pans about halfway through cooking).
- Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 536.9, Carbohydrate 88.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 12.5
4-SQUARE FAMILY PIZZA
Provided by Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Unroll dough; place on cookie sheet. Starting at center, press out dough into 14x12-inch rectangle. Brush dough with olive oil.
- Bake 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese in the shape of a "plus sign" on crust, dividing the crust into four squares. Top each square with 1 of the 4 variations listed above to make 4 different squares; if desired, on the Pepperoni Pizza Square, arrange the pepperoni to make a happy face. Top entire pizza with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake 10 to 13 minutes longer or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut pizza into 4 squares; cut each square into 4 squares to make a total of 16 squares.
- This recipe lends itself well to other variations. Get creative and add your family's favorite toppings!
- For a perfect party pizza, follow Steps 1 and 2, dividing the crust into four squares with lines of shredded Cheddar cheese as described. Then provide toppings (meats, cheeses, sauces, fruits, etc.), allowing guests to complete a square with the ingredients of their choice.
- Wonderful for a teen sleepover party!
FAMILY QUILT PIZZA
I find quilt pizzas loads of fun to make. They're great for getting family and friends involved and they come up with the most clever toppings and designs! -Marie Louise Ludwig, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Unroll pizza crust and press to fit into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, pinching edges to form a rim. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Spread crust with pizza sauce; top with mozzarella cheese. Using ham strips, outline 12 sections. Arrange toppings of your choice in each section to create individual designs. Bake 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
TEBOW FAMILY PIZZA PIE
Got this off Taste of Home site, it is very good. Next time I am going to add some pepperoni to it.
Provided by Annette Godwin
Categories Pizza
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the sauce mix, tomato paste, and the water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 7-10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- 2. Separate biscuits; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate to form a crust. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; fill with meat mixture.
- 3. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
TEBOW FAMILY PIZZA
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. In a large skillet, cook and stir beef and pepper over medium heat until met is no longer pink; drain. 3. Stir in the sauce mix, tomato paste and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 7 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. 4. Separate biscuits from each other, and then separate each biscuit into two layers (half it!) Press biscuits onto the bottom and sides of a greased deep-dish 9″ pie plate to form a crust. Smush biscuits to seal any gaps. Sprinkle with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; fill with meat mixture. 5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your pizza. Use fresh, flavorful toppings and a high-quality cheese blend.
- Make your own dough: Homemade pizza dough is easy to make and tastes much better than store-bought dough. There are many different recipes available online, so find one that you like and give it a try.
- Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible: This will help to create a crispy crust. If your oven doesn't have a high-temperature setting, you can preheat it to the highest temperature it can reach and then turn on the broiler for a few minutes before baking the pizza.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings: Too many toppings will make the pizza soggy. Use a light hand when adding toppings, and make sure to spread them out evenly.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly: The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your crust and the amount of toppings you use. Keep an eye on the pizza and remove it from the oven when it is done.
Conclusion:
Making pizza at home is a fun and easy way to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. With a little practice, you can master the art of pizza making and create pies that are just as good as anything you can get from a pizzeria. So next time you're in the mood for pizza, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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