In the realm of culinary arts, pizza stands as a timeless classic, captivating taste buds across generations and cultures. Its irresistible allure lies in the perfect harmony of a crispy crust, a savory tomato sauce, and a delectable array of toppings. Whether you prefer the traditional Margherita with its simplicity or crave the adventurousness of a gourmet creation, crafting a pizza from scratch is an experience that brings immense satisfaction and allows for endless creativity. Embark on this culinary journey as we uncover the secrets of creating an exceptional pizza, exploring the intricacies of dough preparation, sauce crafting, and the art of topping selection. Let your kitchen transform into a pizzeria as we guide you through the steps of making a pizza from scratch that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more.
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PIZZA FROM SCRATCH
You can make this tasty pizza from scratch yourself with hardly any fuss. My sister shared the recipe with me years ago. It's now a staple in our home. We all pitch in when assembling the pizza; it's a nice way to get the whole family together. —Audra Dee Collins, Hobbs, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 pizzas (8 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to greased 12-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. , Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Spread sauce over hot crusts to within 2-in. of edges; top with sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and cheese. Bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PIZZA FROM SCRATCH IN 20 MINUTES OR LESS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: self-raising flour, water, olive oil, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, dried oregano, chili flakes
Provided by Jordan Ballantine
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whizz together the flour and water in a food processor for a minute or so until it clumps together to form a single ball. You might need to add a little bit more water or flour to get the consistency right. (Dough should be soft, but not sticky!)
- Preheat the grill (broiler) on high.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm (½ inch) thick.
- Place pizza dough onto a well-oiled, oven-safe frying pan on high heat.
- While the bottom is cooking on the hob, top the pizza with the sauce, cheese, pepperoni herbs and whatever else you like. (Try your best to not over-top it or else it can fall apart or get soggy.)
- Continue cooking on high until the edges of the crust start browning and crisping.
- Place the pan under the grill and cook the toppings until the cheese is bubbly and browning. Slice.
- If you're quick, you can actually have this from-scratch pizza on your plate (and in you mouth) quicker than it takes to cook a pre-made frozen pizza.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams
PIZZA DOUGH
For your next pizza night at home, make Bobby Flay's homemade Pizza Dough recipe from Food Network, and finish it with your favorite toppings.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 (14-inch) pizza crusts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and combine. While the mixer is running, add the water and 2 tablespoons of the oil and beat until the dough forms into a ball. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a solid ball. If the dough is too dry, add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.
- Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, add the dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in a warm area to let it double in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Cover each with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes.
QUICK BASIC PIZZA DOUGH
This homemade pizza crust comes together quickly-give the dough time to rise and a couple of kneads, and it's done! Use it as a base for your favorite pie and have an at-home pizza night.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and brush top with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times before using.
- Dough can be stored in an oiled bowl, covered with plastic, in refrigerator up to 2 hours. To freeze, wrap dough in plastic and freeze in a resealable freezer bag up to 3 months. If you plan to use it in a recipe that calls for half a batch, divide it before freezing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g
QUICK AND EASY PIZZA CRUST
This is a great recipe when you don't want to wait for the dough to rise. You just mix it and allow it to rest for 5 minutes and then it's ready to go!! It yields a soft, chewy crust. For a real treat, I recommend you use bread flour and bake it on a pizza stone, but all-purpose flour works well too. Enjoy!
Provided by CHEF RIDER
Categories Bread Pizza Dough and Crust Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 292.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
EASY AND QUICK HOMEMADE PIZZA
Make and share this Easy And Quick Homemade Pizza recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix first 4 ingredients.
- Mix water and oil; add to flour mixture.
- Turn onto floured surface; knead for 2 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl; turning to grease top.
- Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Punch down; place on 12in, greased pizza pan.
- Pat into a circle.
- Topping: Mix first 5 ingredients and spread over crust.
- Put a few pepperoni slices on top of sauce.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 the mozzeralla; 1/2 the monterey jack, and 1/2 the parmesan.
- Put the rest of the pepperoni on.
- Repeat the cheese layer.
- Bake at 400* for 20 minutes or until light brown.
HOMEMADE PIZZA
This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. -Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 pizzas (3 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. , Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY
Making homemade pizza dough can sound like a lot of work, but it's so worth the bragging rights. The dough itself requires few ingredients and just a little bit of rising and rest time. While you wait for the dough to be ready, you can get to work prepping your tomato sauce, chopping fresh vegetables, or grating the cheese you'll put on top. Bake for 15 minutes, garnish with basil (or, let's be real, more cheese), and enjoy showing off your way-better-than-takeout creation.
Provided by Brenda Blanco
Categories Dinner
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- "Bloom" the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture. Using a spoon, mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Once the flour is mostly hydrated, turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be soft, smooth, and bouncy. Form the dough into a taut round.
- Grease a clean, large bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for another minute or so, then cut into 4 equal portions and shape into rounds.
- Lightly flour the dough, then cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 30 minutes to an hour while you prepare the sauce and any other ingredients.
- Preheat the oven as high as your oven will allow, between 450-500˚F (230-260˚C). Place a pizza stone, heavy baking sheet (turn upside down so the surface is flat), or cast iron skillet in the oven.
- Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce: Add the salt to the can of tomatoes and puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
- Once the dough has rested, take a portion and start by poking the surface with your fingertips, until bubbles form and do not deflate.
- Then, stretch and press the dough into a thin round. Make it thinner than you think it should be, as it will slightly shrink and puff up during baking.
- Sprinkle semolina onto an upside down baking sheet and place the stretched crust onto it. Add the sauce and ingredients of your choice.
- Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust and cheese are golden brown.
- Add any garnish of your preference.
- Nutrition Calories: 1691 Fat: 65 grams Carbs: 211 grams Fiber: 12 grams Sugars: 60 grams Protein: 65 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 1 gram
FROM-SCRATCH PIZZA
A classic thin pizza with an absolutely delicious taste. I recommend that you do not follow my 3/4 cup of cheese exactly, and instead, sprinkle as much as your desire. You can cut your slices however you want, but I recommend in 8 slices. Bon Appetit!
Provided by COOKieCOOKer
Categories Cheese
Time 28m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Grease a 12 inch pan.
- Dissolve yeast in a large mixing bowl with water.
- Stir in sugar, salt, and oil.
- Add flour and beat with a wooden spoon.
- On a lightly floured surface, such as wax paper, knead dough until smooth.
- Pat out dough in pizza pan, form ridge along edge.
- Mix oregano and pepper with sauce. Spread sauce over dough.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of sauce.
- Arrange any extra toppings at this point.
- Bake until cheese bubbles. Oven times vary by topping and amount of cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 219.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.6
MIKE'S HOMEMADE PIZZA
A great recipe for homemade pizza dough and sauce. The sauce is especially good. Top with whatever you like.
Provided by MJUCHT
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and shortening. Stir in the yeast mixture. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until tender. Stir in tomato paste and water. Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, basil, oregano, marjoram, cumin, chili powder and red pepper flakes. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
- Recipe makes 2 (12 inch) pizzas. Divide dough in half, and spread onto pizza pans. Cover with sauce, and desired toppings. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, use a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour.
- Make sure the dough is well-kneaded and rested before baking.
- Use a pizza stone or baking sheet preheated to a high temperature.
- Don't overload the pizza with toppings.
- Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you can make delicious pizza at home that rivals anything you'd find at a pizzeria. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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