Homemade Pizza

There's nothing quite like the aroma of homemade pizza wafting through your kitchen. This beloved dish brings the family together and allows you to tailor each pie to your liking. Get ready to dive into the world of pizza-making with this simple yet flavorful recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough:
🍞 6 cups all-purpose flour
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🍄 2 tablespoons instant yeast
🍯 1 tablespoon sugar
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
💧 2 1/4 cups warm water

For the Toppings:
🍅 Pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
🧀 Mozzarella cheese
🍍 Pineapple chunks (for Hawaiian pizza)
🍗 Grilled chicken (pre-cooked)
🥓 Pepperoni slices
🍄 Mushrooms (canned or fresh, sautéed)
🧅 Onions (sliced and sautéed)
🌶️ Bell peppers (sliced and sautéed)
🧄 Garlic powder
🌶️ Crushed red pepper
🫙 Salt and black pepper
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing vegetables)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, yeast, and sugar.
Add the olive oil and one cup of warm water. Start mixing, gradually adding the remaining water until a smooth dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it's elastic and slightly sticky.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and drape a towel over it. Let it rest in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes or until it doubles in size.

2- Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

3- Prepare the Sauce and Toppings:

Pour the pizza sauce into a pan and warm it over medium heat. Add garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.
In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, cooking until the vegetables are tender.

4- Shape the Dough:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 3 to 4 balls, depending on the size of pizzas you desire.
On a floured surface, roll each dough ball into a circle.

5- Assemble the Pizzas:

Spread a layer of pizza sauce over each crust.
Sprinkle an even layer of mozzarella cheese.
Add your desired toppings: pineapple and grilled chicken for a Hawaiian pizza, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and peppers for a classic combo, or invent your own!

6- Bake the Pizzas:

Transfer the pizzas onto a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

7- Serve:

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice, and serve your homemade pizzas with plenty of love!

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: Makes 3-4 medium pizzas
Calories: Approximately 250 calories per slice
Nutritional Information (per slice): Protein: 10g, Fats: 7g, Carbohydrates: 35g
Equipment Needed: Large mixing bowl, skillet, rolling pin, baking sheet or pizza stone, saucepan