Who doesn’t love a warm, gooey slice of pizza? It’s the ultimate comfort food that brings people together and satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. But what if I told you that you could skip the delivery or frozen options and make your very own delicious pizza from scratch? That’s right, Homemade Pizza is easier than you think and comes with the added bonus of being completely customizable to your tastes.
Homemade Pizza is not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience that allows you to unleash your creativity in the kitchen. From crafting the perfect dough to experimenting with diverse toppings, each step is an opportunity to infuse your personality into this timeless dish. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary journey that will reward you with a slice of pure satisfaction.
What is Homemade Pizza?
Homemade Pizza is a customizable, culinary creation often associated with comfort, family bonding, and creativity. It is a tangible expression of personal taste derived from a blend of selected ingredients like dough, cheese, tomatoes, meats, vegetables, and herbs. It represents an individual’s choice, effort, and time to create a personalized meal, which can evoke feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Ingredients
- Pizza dough
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded cheese
- Pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Green olives
How to make Homemade Pizza
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Use a pastry brush to coat the cast iron skillet in olive oil. Add your dough to the skillet, stretching it out to fit the pan, top with pizza sauce.
Spread a layer of shredded cheese over the sauce.
Add your desired toppings, I used pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green olives.
Top the pizza with the remaining shredded cheese.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice.
Now, you have a delicious homemade pizza ready to enjoy! Feel free to get creative with your toppings and make it your own.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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- Lodge Cast Iron Seasoned 12″ Skillet – Perfect for cooking on the grill, over a campfire, in the oven, or on any stove—including glass-top stoves and induction.
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Homemade Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough homemade or store bought
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- diced onion
- sliced green olives
- sliced mushrooms
- pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the cast iron skillet in olive oil. Add your dough to the skillet, stretching it out to fit the pan, top with pizza sauce.
- Spread a layer of shredded cheese over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings, I used pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, and green olives.
- Top the pizza with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice.
- Now, you have a delicious homemade pizza ready to enjoy! Feel free to get creative with your toppings and make it your own.
