Name: Mike’s Homemade Pizza Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of warm water; 2 ¼ tsp of active dry yeast; 1 tsp of sugar; 3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of salt; 1 cup of pizza sauce; 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese; Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g. pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)

How To Make Mike’s Homemade Pizza Recipe

Great for sharing or enjoying on your own, pizza is another dish that you can play with. Choose from these pizza recipes so you can go all out with toppings or stick to the classic cheese. No matter how you go about it, pizza will always be a go-to meal.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups of warm water
2 ¼ tsp of active dry yeast
1 tsp of sugar
3 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tsp of salt
1 cup of pizza sauce
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g. pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, olive oil, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a round pizza shape.
Transfer the rolled dough onto parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add your favorite toppings.
Carefully transfer the pizzas onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy!