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Quick n Easy Homemade Pizza Recipe

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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 can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 small white onion
1 cup chicken broth
Italian seasoning
Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 packet yeast
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups flour
olive oil
turkey pepperoni
green bell peppers
black olives
mozzarella cheese

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

Dice garlic into tiny pieces.

2

Dice white onion into tiny pieces.

3

Add olive oil to a skillet and heat it up.

4

Add diced onions and garlic to the skillet and simmer until fragrant and tender.

5

Add drained and blended diced tomatoes to the skillet.

6

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

7

Add Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and brown sugar to the sauce, then stir.

8

Add a splash of red wine to the sauce and simmer until reduced.

9

In a bowl, combine warm water with 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir.

10

Add yeast to the warm water and stir, then wait for it to proof until bubbly and foamy.

11

Add olive oil, more sugar, and sifted flour with salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.

12

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it.

13

Grease hands with olive oil to make the dough easier to work with.

14

Press the dough into a 12-inch pan and cover with plastic wrap.

15

Let the dough rest in a warm location for about 30 minutes for a thicker crust.

16

Prepare toppings: grate mozzarella cheese, slice green bell peppers, and get turkey pepperoni and black olives ready.

17

Spread the pizza sauce over the dough.

18

Sprinkle a generous amount of grated mozzarella cheese on top.

19

Add turkey pepperoni and black olives as toppings.

20

Bake the pizza for 12 minutes at 425°F.

21

Remove the pizza from the pan and cut into slices.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

skilletfood processorlarge bowl12-inch panplastic wrapgraterpizza cutter

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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