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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
1 cup all-purpose flour (160 g)
1 tsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
3 fl oz warm water (90 ml)
14 oz tomatoes (400 g)
1 garlic clove
4-5 basil leaves
1 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp tomato paste
7 oz mozzarella cheese (200 g)
pepperoni sausage
onion
sweet corn

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

Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.

2

Stir and add 1 tbsp olive oil.

3

Add 3 fl oz warm water and stir.

4

Knead the dough with your hands for 2-3 minutes until soft but not sticky.

5

Grease a bowl with oil and place the dough inside.

6

Let the dough rise in a warm place for 40-60 minutes.

7

Blanch 14 oz tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes.

8

Remove the skin from the tomatoes after they cool down.

9

Place the peeled tomatoes in a blender with 1 garlic clove and 4-5 basil leaves.

10

Add 1 tbsp oregano and blend everything together.

11

Add 2 tbsp olive oil, black pepper to taste, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp tomato paste.

12

Stir and cook the sauce over medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens.

13

Slice the pepperoni sausage and grate 7 oz mozzarella cheese.

14

Slice some onion into thin slices.

15

Roll out the dough thinly to a 12-inch diameter.

16

Make a small crust edge for the pizza and poke holes with a fork to prevent bubbling.

17

Spread a layer of sauce on the dough, being careful not to add too much.

18

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

19

Add a little sweet corn and slices of onion.

20

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and slices of pepperoni.

21

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (400 °F) for 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

bowlblenderovenrolling pin

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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