Jul 14 2026

Gourmet Pizza Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Thin crust made with homemade dough, light sauce, and light cheese. Flavors include Margarita, spinach and mushroom Alfredo, a four-cheese pizza, a veggie pizza, and an eggplant pizza.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a saucepan, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the Pizza

    Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thinness. Transfer to a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and arrange your choice of toppings.

Baking

  1. 4

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.