What's the recipe for pizza?
Making homemade pizza from scratch is actually quite easy, and it can be a fun and delicious activity for the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a delicious pizza that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Here is a step-by-step guide to making homemade pizza.
Ingredients
To make one 12-inch pizza, you'll need the following:
- 1 cup of warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Your choice of toppings
Step 1: Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir until the yeast is dissolved and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes until it begins to foam. Add the olive oil and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface and then place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for an hour. The dough should double in size.
Step 2: Preheat the Oven
While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan. Once the oven is preheated, place the pizza pan in the oven for 5 minutes to preheat it.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
Once the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to fit the pizza pan. Place the dough on the preheated pizza pan and spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning over the sauce. Top with your favorite toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.
Step 4: Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Now you know how to make homemade pizza from scratch! All you need is a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, and you can make a delicious pizza that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!