Classic Homemade Pizza
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Classic Homemade Pizza

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This homemade pizza recipe guides you through making a flavorful crust from scratch, a simple tomato sauce, and classic pepperoni and cheese toppings. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering, it yields two 12-inch pizzas with a crisp crust and bubbling cheese.

100
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
115
Total (min)
4
servings
$5.66
Total Cost
$1.41
Per serving
  • 237 g (1 cup) Water, warm (about 110°F)
  • 480 g (2 cups) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 14 g (1 tbsp) Olive Oil
  • 4 g (1 tsp) Granulated Sugar
  • 6 g (2) Minced Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 113 g (1 cup ¼ tsp) Pepperoni
  • 425 g (1 cup) Tomato Sauce
  • 14 g (1 tbsp) Olive Oil, optional, for drizzling
  • 7 g (2¼ tsp) Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 g (1 tsp) Oregano (dried)
  • 375 g (3 cups) All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 g (1 tsp) Table Salt
  • 6 g (1 tbsp) Dried Chopped Basil, chopped
  • 3 g (½ tsp) Table Salt
  • 27 g (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
  • 1 g (¼ tsp) Black Pepper (ground)

Ingredients

  • 237 g (1 cup) Water, warm (about 110°F)
  • 4 g (1 tsp) Granulated Sugar
  • 7 g (2¼ tsp) Active Dry Yeast
  • 375 g (3 cups) All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 g (1 tsp) Table Salt
  • 27 g (2 tbsp) Olive Oil

Steps

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine warm Water and Granulated Sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle Active Dry Yeast over the water and let sit until foamy.
  3. 3
    Add All-Purpose Flour, Table Salt, and Olive Oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. 4
    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5
    Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place or until doubled in size.

Ingredients

  • 14 g (1 tbsp) Olive Oil
  • 6 g (2) Minced Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 425 g (1 cup) Tomato Sauce
  • 1 g (1 tsp) Oregano (dried)
  • 6 g (1 tbsp) Dried Chopped Basil, chopped
  • 3 g (½ tsp) Table Salt
  • 1 g (¼ tsp) Black Pepper (ground)

Steps

  1. 1
    Heat Olive Oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add minced Garlic Cloves and sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Stir in Tomato Sauce, Oregano (dried), Basil, Table Salt, and Black Pepper (ground).
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low and simmer , stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Ingredients

  • 480 g (2 cups) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 113 g (1 cup ¼ tsp) Pepperoni
  • 14 g (1 tbsp) Olive Oil, optional, for drizzling

Steps

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
  2. 2
    Punch down the risen dough and divide into two equal portions.
  3. 3
    On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch one portion into a 12-inch round.
  4. 4
    Transfer dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with flour.
  5. 5
    Spread half of the prepared pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle half of the shredded Mozzarella Cheese evenly over the sauce.
  7. 7
    Top with half of the Pepperoni slices and drizzle Olive Oil if desired.
  8. 8
    Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake , until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  9. 9
    Remove from oven, let cool , slice, and serve.
  10. 10
    Repeat with remaining dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni for the second pizza.
$5.66
Total Cost
$1.41
Per serving

Prices listed are approximate. Actual costs may vary based on store, location, and availability.

Ingredient Costs

  • Water(Tap Water)
    $0.00
  • Olive Oil(California Olive Ranch)
    $0.35
  • Granulated Sugar(Domino)
    $0.01
  • Pepperoni(Hormel)
    $1.99
  • Tomato Sauce(Kirkland)
    $1.00
  • Olive Oil(California Olive Ranch)
    $0.35
  • Active Dry Yeast(Red Star)
    $0.05
  • Oregano (dried)(McCormick)
    $0.14
  • All-Purpose Flour(King Arthur)
    $0.99
  • Table Salt(Morton)
    $0.02
  • Table Salt(Morton)
    $0.01
  • Olive Oil(California Olive Ranch)
    $0.70
  • Black Pepper (ground)(McCormick)
    $0.05
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