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Homemade Pizza

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This is the dough I use when I want homemade pizza without any complicated steps. No yeast activation, no extra bowls, just mix, knead, rise, and it’s ready.
It’s simple, reliable, and makes two perfectly soft medium pizzas with a crisp bottom and golden edges.
Once you learn this, you honestly won’t feel the need for store-bought dough again.

Ingredients (2 medium pizzas) :

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp instant dry yeast

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp oil (olive or regular)

  • ~⅔ cup warm water (slightly warm, not hot)

Instructions:

Mix the dry ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine:

  • flour

  • instant yeast

  • sugar

  • salt

  • Mix well so the yeast spreads evenly.

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Add the wet ingredients

  • Add 2 tbsp oil.

  • Start adding warm water slowly.

  • Mix using your hand or a spoon until a dough forms.

  • You want the dough soft, not sticky and not dry.

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Knead

  • Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • If sticky → add 1–2 tbsp flour.

  • If dry → add 1 tbsp warm water.

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First Rise

  • Lightly oil a bowl.

  • Place the dough inside and cover tightly.

  • Rest for 45–60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

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Divide

  • Punch down the dough.

  • Split into two equal balls.

  • Rest them for 5 minutes —> this makes rolling easier.

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Shape

  • Roll or stretch each ball into a medium pizza base.

  • Keep the edges slightly thicker for a nice crust.

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Assemble

  • Add sauce, cheese, toppings, and herbs.
    Brush the crust edges with a little oil to help them turn golden.

Baking Instructions:

Pre-bake the pizza base.
Once your oven is hot:

  • Place the shaped pizza base in the oven without sauce or toppings.

  • Bake for 3–4 minutes until it looks slightly puffed but not brown.

  • Take it out and add sauce, cheese, and toppings.

  • Return it to the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes more.

Bonus Pizza Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium tomatoes (boiled + pureed)

  • ½ tsp mixed herbs

  • 1 garlic clove grated (or powder)

  • 1–2 tsp oil

  • Pinch of salt

  • ½ tsp sugar (important to balance acidity)

  • Optional: a spoon of butter for richness

How to Make:

  • Boil + puree tomatoes.

  • Heat oil or butter + sauté garlic.

  • Add tomato puree.

  • Add salt + sugar + herbs.

  • Cook 7–8 mins until it reduces slightly.

 

If you a want thicker, creamier sauce add fresh cream or corn flour mixed with water. 

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