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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 cups all purpose flour
1 cup bread flour
1 envelope rapid active dry yeast
1 cup mix of water and milk (110 F)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp baking powder
1.5 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cups crushed tomato or tomato puree
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
pizza toppings (spinach alfredo, jalapeno and pineapple, ginger pineapple, onion, bell pepper, olives)

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

Prepare the yeast mix by warming 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water in the microwave until lukewarm (110 F).

2

Add yeast, salt, and sugar to the lukewarm mixture, mix well, cover, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

3

In a bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup bread flour with 1 tsp baking powder.

4

Add 1/4 cup olive oil to the flour mixture and mix.

5

Slowly add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture while kneading the dough until soft and smooth.

6

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 2 hours.

7

Shred mozzarella cheese for the pizza.

8

Marinate vegetables with olive oil and seasoning, then cover them to absorb flavors.

9

In a saucepan, combine 1.5 cups crushed tomato, 1 tablespoon butter, a splash of olive oil, black pepper, and pizza seasoning, and heat until the butter melts.

10

Roll out a medium-sized ball of dough on a floured surface until thin.

11

Preheat the oven and place the rolled-out dough on a baking tray.

12

Interchange the trays in the oven to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

13

Spread the prepared pizza sauce over the crust.

14

Add your favorite toppings, such as onion and bell pepper.

15

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the toppings.

16

Bake the pizza in the oven until the cheese melts and the crust is golden brown.

17

Cut the pizza and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

microwavebowlrolling pinbaking traysaucepan

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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