Who doesn't love pizza? This classic Italian dish is a favorite all around the world. Making pizza at home is easy and fun, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings! Follow this recipe to create a delicious homemade pizza that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Assorted toppings (mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, pepperoni, sausage, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer it to a pizza pan, stretching it out to fit the pan.
- Spoon the tomato sauce over the pizza dough, spreading it out evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
- Add your choice of toppings, arranging them evenly over the cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture over the crust and the toppings.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
There you have it, a delicious homemade pizza that you can customize with your favorite toppings. Whether you prefer classic pepperoni and mushroom or something more exotic, like artichoke and goat cheese, this recipe is sure to satisfy. So why not save some money and have some fun by making your own pizza at home?