Best 8 How To Make Your Own Pizza Recipes

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Making your own pizza from scratch is a rewarding experience, allowing you to create a delicious and personalized meal. With a few basic ingredients, you can craft a pizza that suits your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned pizza-maker or just starting out, this article provides a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect homemade pizza. Discover the secrets to crafting a crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and an array of toppings that will tantalize your taste buds. Learn the techniques for kneading, rising, and shaping the dough, as well as tips for cooking the pizza to perfection. Unleash your creativity and explore the endless possibilities of homemade pizza with this step-by-step guide.

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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make The Best Homemade Pizza Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 ½ cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour
28 oz canned whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
fresh basil leaf
extra virgin olive oil
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
ricotta cheese
fresh basil pesto
dried oregano
tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
spicy pepperoni slice
freshly grated parmesan cheese

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

PIZZA DOUGH



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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

3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour, plus more for rolling
1 teaspoon sugar
1 envelope instant dry yeast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water, 110 degrees F
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons

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 AND EASY PIZZA CRUST



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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

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

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

HOMEMADE PIZZA



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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

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
1/2 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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 HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE



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This is my new and improved version. And by 'new and improved,' I mean 'old and secret.' Here is my top-secret formula. The next time you're making homemade pizza, you might as well make some sauce too.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 anchovy fillets
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), crushed
salt to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 small pinch baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a saucepan; stir anchovy fillets into olive oil and cook, stirring often, until the fillets begin to sizzle, about 1 minute. Mix garlic into oil and cook just until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add fresh oregano and reduce heat to low; cook until oregano is wilted, 2 or 3 more minutes.
  • Mix red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and tomatoes into olive oil mixture. Bring sauce to a simmer and season with salt, sugar, and black pepper. Turn heat to low; simmer sauce until thickened and oil rises to the top, 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir baking soda into pizza sauce, mixing until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 194.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

PIZZA



Pizza image

Make your own pizza with a crispy base, mozzarella cheese and a fresh tomato sauce. Add simple toppings like slices of ham and rocket if you like.

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 4h

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

10g fresh yeast or 7g sachet dried
½ tsp sugar
375g Italian '00' flour , plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for greasing
3 x 125g balls mozzarella , torn
fresh basil , to serve
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 x 400g cans good-quality Italian chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Mix together the yeast and sugar with 250ml warm water and leave to sit for 10 mins. Place half the flour in a table-top mixer with a dough hook, pour in the yeast mixture and beat at medium speed for 10 mins (or mix in a bowl, then knead with oiled hands in the bowl for 5-10 mins).
  • Leave somewhere warm for 10 more mins, then add the remaining flour and oil. Beat or knead to a dough for a further 5 mins. Put in a well-oiled bowl, cover with a cloth and place somewhere warm to double in size - about 1½ hrs.
  • For the sauce, heat the oil in a pan over a moderate heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper and cook for 2 mins more. Add the tomatoes and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for a good 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Once your dough has doubled in size, slap it down on a lightly floured surface and knead for 4 mins until soft but not too elastic. Divide into 6 pieces, roll into balls and leave to rest for 10 mins. Heat oven to the highest temperature possible (270C fan in the Good Food test kitchen) and place a flat baking sheet in the oven.
  • With a well-floured rolling pin, roll out each ball of dough as thinly as possible. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, oil or dust with flour, then carefully transfer the dough base onto it. Spread over some of the tomato sauce (I like to apply it in the quantity that you would spread Marmite on toast, or the base will be soft and fall to bits), then the cheese and any toppings you desire.
  • Cook for between 5-10 mins depending on your oven temp, until the base is crisp and the cheese melted. Scatter with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

PIZZA TOPPINGS



Pizza toppings image

Here are our top 10 favourite pizza toppings! This list will continue to grow, at which point I'll start creating separate recipes for each pizza. For now, enjoy this handy 10-in-1 list! Also see - homemade pizza dough (dough and cooking) and pizza sauce recipe. No yeast? No worries! Make this Magic No Yeast Pizza Dough.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 60

1 pizza base
1/4 cup pizza sauce
140g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
20 slices pepperoni (, cut 3mm / 1/8" thick)
130g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1/3 cup onion (, cut 0.5cm (1/4") thick)
1/3 cup bacon (, cut into 1 x 3cm (1/2 x 2") pieces)
1/2 cup capsicum (, sliced 0.5cm (1/4") thick)
12 slices pepperoni (, cut 3mm / 1/8" thick)
1/3 cup beef mince (ground beef) (, formed into 1cm (1/2") balls)
1/3 cup button mushrooms (, cut 3mm (1/8") thick)
1/4 cup black olives (, sliced)
140g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
2/3 cup ham (, cut into 2 x 0.5cm (1 x 1/4") batons)
1/2 cup pineapple (, cut into small chunks)
3 tbsp barbecue sauce (instead of pizza sauce)
125g (1 1/4 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
10 slices pepperoni (, cut 3mm (1/8") thick)
1/3 cup bacon (, cut into 1 x 3cm (1/2 x 2") pieces)
1/3 cup cabanossi (, cut into 5mm (1/4") pieces)
1/3 cup beef mince (ground beef) (, formed into 1cm (1/2") balls)
1/3 cup ham (, cut into 2 x 0.5cm (1 x 1/4") batons)
130g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
12 medium raw prawns/shrimp (, shelled and deveined)
25g / 1.5 tbsp butter (, unsalted)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp garlic (, chopped)
1/2 cup capsicum (, sliced 0.5cm (1/4") thick)
1/2 cup onion (, sliced 0.5cm (1/4") thick)
2 tsp long red chillis (, sliced finely)
1 cup baby rocket (, loosely packed)
130g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
120g (3/4 cup) pork sausage (, skin removed, torn into 12 or so little balls (raw))
1 1/2 cups kale (, stems removed, torn into pieces (raw))
2 tsp olive oil
125g / 4.4oz fresh buffalo mozzarella (, very well drained)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 basil leaves
140g (1 1/3cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1/2 cup artichokes (jarred) (, well drained then sliced)
3/4 cup button mushrooms (, cut 3mm (1/8") thick)
2/3 cup (70g) shaved ham (, torn into pieces)
1/4 cup black olives (, sliced)
110g (1 heaped cup) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1/2 cup (70g) sliced provolone cheese (, torn into pieces)
1/3 cup (40g) blue cheese (, broken into 1.5cm (1/2") pieces)
3 tbsp parmesan cheese (, grated)
140g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1 tbsp olive oil (, plus extra for drizzling)
8 - 10 slices prosciutto
1 cup baby rocket (, loosely packed)
160g (1 2/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1.5 tbsp garlic (, minced or grated)
1.5 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
130g (1 1/3 cups) mozzarella cheese (, freshly grated)
1 1/4 cups potato (waxy variety) (, 2mm (1/12") slices)
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves (picked, loosely packed)
1/4 tsp salt
1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°C/530°F, or as high as it will go. Place oven shelf in top third of oven.
  • Stretch dough to form pizza base and slide onto baking pan.
  • Follow topping directions below, then place in oven.
  • Turn pizza at 4 minutes so it cooks evenly, and check at 8 minutes (even if recipe says 10 minutes). Take out early if cheese gets too brown.

EASY PIZZA SAUCE I



Easy Pizza Sauce I image

A simple pizza sauce used by many pizzerias. The thickness of the sauce is regulated by the amount of water used; it should be somewhat viscous.

Provided by Frank Sweterlitsch

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pizza Sauce Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Mix together the tomato paste, water, and olive oil. Mix well. Add garlic, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Mix well and let stand several hours to let flavors blend. No cooking necessary, just spread on dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 169.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pizza.
  • Make your own pizza dough. It's not as hard as you think, and it will taste much better than store-bought dough.
  • Don't overload your pizza with toppings. This will make it soggy and difficult to cook.
  • Bake your pizza at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Let your pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the toppings from sliding off.

Conclusion:

Making your own pizza is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you'll be able to create delicious pizzas that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get started today! For more detailed instructions and variations, explore the article above and choose the recipe that fits your preference. Be sure to let your creativity shine and adjust the ingredients to create your own unique pizza masterpiece.

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