Description
Create delicious homemade pizza dough and customize with your favorite toppings for a fun family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture into the flour bowl and add oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to desired thickness.
- Add the Sauce and Cheese: Spread pizza sauce over the dough and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Choose Your Toppings: Add any additional toppings of your choice.
- Bake the Pizza: Place pizza on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Notes
Let pizza cool slightly before slicing. Great for cozy dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, homemade, dough, family activity, Italian cuisine