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The Easiest Homemade Pizza Ever!

A simple, reliable homemade pizza recipe you can customize with your favorite toppings.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 14-ounce jar pizza sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • pepperoni to taste
  • mushrooms sliced, to taste
  • olives sliced, to taste
  • green peppers sliced, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups warm water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; stir and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add 3½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture; mix until a smooth dough forms using a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand.
  • Let the dough rise for 10 minutes in a warm spot.
  • Divide or portion the dough to the desired pizza size (the author divided it in half to make two pizzas); let portions rest 10 minutes, then roll out on a lightly floured surface.
  • Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone. Spread the 14-ounce jar of pizza sauce evenly, leaving about a 1-inch border.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then add pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and green peppers as desired.
  • Bake in a 400°F (204°C) oven for 15–20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet or pizza stone
  • spoon or ladle
  • Oven

Notes

  • I divided the dough in half to make two medium pizzas.
  • You can make one large pizza with all the dough or divide into fourths for mini pizzas.