Create Your Own Pizza Recipe
Make Create Your Own Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and olive oil. Slowly add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the canned crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness and shape.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
Add Toppings
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add your choice of toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, and fresh basil.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza to a pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and enjoy your homemade pizza!