HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE PIZZA RECIPE BY TASTY

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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

Kaden arioen
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This pizza was so good! The crust was cooked to perfection and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nahid Md
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I made this pizza for my friends and they raved about it! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bridget Powell
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


DC ATIF
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I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Hussain
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This pizza was so good! The crust was cooked to perfection and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aman
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I made this pizza for my friends and they raved about it! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajendar reddy Kalagiri
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoleka Mussana
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I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Matias The Phantom Fox
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This pizza was so good! The crust was cooked to perfection and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Snaps populars
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I made this pizza for my friends and they raved about it! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kathleen Santiago
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This pizza was amazing! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cezanne Manalo
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I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The dough was easy to work with and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Dausey
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This pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the toppings were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.