Homemade Pizza Perfection

Bynews dail

Feb 25, 2025

Homemade PizzaIngredients:
For the dough:
2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240ml) warm waterFor the sauce:
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to tasteFor the toppings:
Mozzarella cheese, shredded (as much as you like) Your favorite toppings (e.
g.
, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives)Instructions:
1.
Make the dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Gradually add the warm water and stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
2.
Make the sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has thickened.
If desired, blend the sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
3.
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to the highest setting it will go (usually 500-550°F / 260-288°C).
4.
Punch down the dough:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air bubbles.
Divide the dough in half and roll out each half into a 12-inch (30cm) circle.
5.
Spread the sauce:
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch (2.
5cm) border around the edges.
6.
Add the toppings:
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Add any additional toppings you like.
7.
Bake:
Place the pizzas on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.
Slice and serve:
Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade pizza!

Homemade Pizza Perfection

Bynews dail

By news dail

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