To make homemade pizza from scratch, start by preparing the dough: mix 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 cup of warm water in a bowl, then let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt, then add the yeast mixture and knead until the dough is smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to your desired size and thickness. Place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone, spread a thin layer of pizza sauce, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and add your preferred toppings (like vegetables, meats, or herbs). Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade pizza!

Here’s a simple recipe for homemade pizza:

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  1. 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  2. 1 teaspoon sugar
  3. 1 cup warm water (110°F or 45°C)
  4. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  5. 1 teaspoon salt
  6. 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

For the Topping:

  1. 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  2. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  3. Your choice of toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
  4. Dried oregano and basil (optional)

Instructions:

1) Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center, pour in the yeast mixture, and olive oil if using.
  3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

2) Let it Rise:

  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

3) Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

4) Shape the Dough:

  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

5) Add Toppings:

  1. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add any additional toppings.

6) Bake:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

7) Serve:

  1. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and enjoy!

Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your taste!

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