Homemade Pizza

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Yield 2 pizzas (3 servings each)
Test Kitchen Approved
When you want something better than takeout that’s still simple to make, a homemade pizza is the answer.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice (like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives), optional
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  3. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each half into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. If desired, add toppings of your choice. Sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 485 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.

This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings. —Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington
Recipe Creator

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