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Homemade Pizza with Fresh Dough and Toppings Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This homemade pizza recipe guides you through making fresh, flavorful pizza dough from scratch, topped with classic ingredients like tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of meat and vegetables. Perfect for a delicious homemade meal, this recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparing the dough, topping the pizza, and baking it to golden perfection.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (¼ cup for initial mix + 1 cup added later)

For the Toppings

  • ⅓ cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup meat (such as cooked sausage or pepperoni)
  • 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment, whisk together warm water, active dry yeast, sugar, and ¼ cup of flour. Cover and let rest for 10-20 minutes until bubbly and proofed. If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix ingredients in a large bowl with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
  2. Make Dough: Add olive oil, salt, and the remaining flour to the yeast mixture. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes to combine. Then, using lightly floured hands, knead the dough for 4-5 minutes until elastic.
  3. First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil or nonstick spray. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise at room temperature for 60-90 minutes until it doubles in size. Once risen, punch down the dough to release any air bubbles.
  4. Prepare Oven and Baking Surface: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Shape Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion into a disc with a rolling pin. Transfer the dough discs to the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Rest Dough: Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for a few minutes while you prepare your toppings.
  7. Add Toppings: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough discs. Arrange the sliced tomato, meat, and scatter grated mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake the Pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
  9. Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, slice it hot, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Allowing the dough to rise fully is essential for a light and airy crust.
  • You can customize toppings to your preference, adding vegetables or different cheeses.
  • Use a pizza stone if available for a crispier crust, but a greased baking sheet works well.
  • For thinner crust, roll the dough discs thinner but be careful not to tear.
  • Letting the dough rest before baking helps it relax and prevents shrinkage.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/homemade-pizza-with-fresh-dough-and-toppings-recipe/