Easy Homemade Pizza

on Jun 11, 2023, Updated Feb 22, 2024

Why You’ll Love Easy Homemade Pizza

Once you try my amazing Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style), you’re never going to look back. The final product of this recipe has a crispy yet tender crust. Combined with the simple and satisfying 🇮🇹 Italian flavors of tomato, 🧀 cheese, and basil, it’s so much better than takeout. The best part is, that the dough can be made in advance and frozen, and the pizza only takes about 10 minutes to cook. Buon appetito!

How to Prepare Easy Homemade Pizza

💦 First, activate the yeast by combining yeast, sugar, and warm water (100-110°F or 40°C). 🫧 Whisk and allow to activate and foam for 5 to 10 minutes. 💧 Ensure water temperature is within the specified range for successful activation. 🥣 Once the yeast is activated, you can make the pizza dough. Start by mixing flour and salt in a large bowl. Then, pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir. ✨ Now, knead the dough on a clean counter until smooth, adding flour if sticky. Test readiness by pressing a finger into the dough; it should bounce back slowly. 🫒 Shape dough into a ball, oil it, and then let it rise, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. After rising, divide the dough into four equal pieces and roll into balls. 🍕 Roll out each ball into thin pizzas using hands or rolling pin, flouring as needed. 🔥To bake the pizzas, preheat a skillet on the stovetop on medium-high heat and set the oven to broil. 🍄 Place one pizza dough in the hot skillet and then add toppings immediately. ♨️ Cook until charred on the bottom, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 🧀 Broil until cheese is melted and charred, monitoring closely to prevent burning (about 5 minutes). Optionally, top your Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style) with basil, slice, and serve.

Variations and Substitutions for Easy Homemade Pizza

There are several variations and substitutions you can make to customize this Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style) 🍕 recipe according to your taste preferences or dietary restrictions. I have not tried all of these options, so you may need to experiment and adjust quantities as necessary.