Jul 14 2026
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Garden Fresh Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Papa Johns Pizza
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Garden Fresh 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

Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Make Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough starts to come together.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the dough is rising, slice the bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside if you have one.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness, about 12 inches in diameter.

  2. 8

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Layer the fresh mozzarella slices on top.

  3. 9

    Add Veggies

    Distribute the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion over the cheese. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

  4. 10

    Season and Drizzle

    Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Baking

  1. 11

    Bake the Pizza

    Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  2. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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