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Homemade Pizza

Cultural Context

Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, and has become a global favorite. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using fresh, high-quality components. Each region in Italy has its own variations, and it is often enjoyed as a communal dish, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 and 1/2 cups red flour
2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup all-purpose cream
4 tablespoons flour
spinach (blanched, chopped, excess water squeezed out)
garlic
white onions
oregano
cream cheese
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese
dried or fresh parsley
black pepper
smoked bacon
sausages
ham

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pizza dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pizza dough

Whole wheat dough is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

1

To make two pizzas, combine 2 and 1/2 cups red flour, 2 tablespoons instant dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.

2

Add 1 and 1/4 cups lukewarm water and knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes until elastic and smooth.

3

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the dough until glossy.

4

Let the dough rest for an hour or refrigerate overnight for best results.

5

After resting, punch down the dough and shape it into a ball, then divide it into two.

6

Flatten each dough ball and roll it out to fit a 12-inch pizza pan, pinching the edges for a thicker crust.

7

Poke holes in the dough with a fork to prevent bubbling, then parbake the crust.

8

Prepare toppings: for the creamy spinach pizza, melt butter, add lemon to 1/2 cup of all-purpose cream, sauté garlic and onions, then add 4 tablespoons of flour and oregano.

9

Mix in the chopped spinach, garlic powder, softened cream cheese, and some mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

10

Prepare other toppings like smoked bacon and sausages, cutting them into desired shapes.

11

Preheat the oven and assemble the pizzas with desired toppings, then bake them one or two at a time.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

pizza panovenmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

PizzaPizzaioloItalian Pizza
Local Name: Pizza fatta in casa

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