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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
2½ cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons active dried yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ tablespoons kosher salt
¼ cup semolina flour
Tomato Sauce
1 28-ounces can whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil
Dried oregano
Ricotta cheese
Fresh basil pesto
Pepperoni
Spicy pepperoni slices
Parmesan 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

Bloom the yeast by sprinkling the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.

2

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the middle and add the olive oil and bloomed yeast mixture.

3

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4

Coat a bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it, covering it with a towel. Let it rise for at least 1 hour or overnight for better flavor.

5

After the dough has risen, knead for another minute or two to deflate it and even out the texture.

6

Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape each into a ball. Let them rise for another hour, covered with a towel.

7

Preheat your oven to the highest temperature and preheat a baking stone or pan inside.

8

On a floured surface, stretch out one ball of dough to your desired thickness.

9

Transfer the stretched dough onto a baking sheet sprinkled with semolina flour.

10

Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the dough, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your desired toppings quickly.

11

Bake in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

12

Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and slice into wedges.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking stone or panmixing bowlrolling pinpizza 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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