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Easy Homemade Pizza

A simple recipe for making delicious homemade pizza, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 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
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice optional (like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives)
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • 12-in. pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn dough 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.
  4. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan.
  5. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil; spread over each crust. If desired, add toppings of your choice. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe makes two pizzas. You can customize your toppings based on your preferences.

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