Homemade pizza recipe

Here’s a solid homemade pizza recipe that’ll give you a crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and all the cheesy goodness you could want. You can tweak it however you like with your favorite toppings.

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🍕 Homemade Pizza Recipe (Classic Margherita Style)

🔸 Dough (Makes 2 medium pizzas)

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups (450g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier texture)

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 100–110°F / 38–43°C)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.

3. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

5. Punch down, divide in two, and let rest for 10 minutes before rolling out.

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🔸 Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes (or whole peeled, blended)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: pinch of sugar or chili flakes

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and sauté briefly.

2. Add tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened.

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🔸 Toppings (for Margherita)

• Fresh mozzarella (sliced or torn)

• Fresh basil leaves

• Olive oil (for drizzling)

• Grated Parmesan (optional)

• Crushed red pepper (optional)

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🔸 Assembly

1. Preheat oven to 475–500°F (245–260°C). If you have a pizza stone, preheat it too.

2. Roll out the dough on parchment or a lightly floured surface.

3. Spread a thin layer of sauce, add mozzarella, and a few basil leaves.

4. Drizzle with olive oil.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.

6. Let it cool for a minute, then add more fresh basil if desired.