This homemade pizza dough and sauce is one of my favorite meals to make. It’s a quick and easy meal and my kids love it. It works great for those who all want something different on their pizza. With this dough, you can make 4 personal size pizzas and everyone can customize their own or make 2 large pizzas. Another reason we love homemade pizza is because of how fresh it taste. There’s something about homemade dough that makes it extra yummy! With this recipe I’ll show you how to make the dough, the sauce and the pizza!
Why you will love this homemade pizza dough and sauce…
- It is seriously so simple and quick to make other than the waiting time for the dough.
- Delicious and satisfyingly.
- You know what you’re putting in and on your pizza. There are no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
- Its real food.
- Your kids will love it too!
- If you have picky eaters, everyone can make their own pizza.
How to make homemade pizza sauce
- In a bowl pour one can of tomato sauce
- 4 tablespoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons basil
- Mix it till all the spices are incorporated well.
How to make homemade pizza dough
1. For this recipe a stand mixer is best but you can definitely mix it up with your hands.
2. In a mixing bowl add 1 1/2 cups of hot water, 2 teaspoons sugar or honey and 5 teaspoons of yeast. Give it a little stir and wait 5-7 min. Make sure the yeast has proofed before adding the rest of the ingredients.
3. Add to the water 4 cups of flour (this is the BEST flour), 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup plus a tablespoon of olive oil.
4. Mix on low until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and you have a soft round ball of dough.
5. Coat a bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it. Pour olive oil over the dough and let it rest till it has doubled. About 1 hour.
6. After it has doubled, divide the dough in half to make 2 large pizzas or you can make mini pizzas to your desired size, about 4.
7. Place the dough on a floured surface and roll the dough out into your desired shape. Roll it slightly larger than the pan so you can roll the dough up to form a crust.
8. Place the pizza dough on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. If using a pizza stone, there’s no need for lining it.
9. Bake the dough at 450 degrees for 5 min. Then rotate the pizzas to make sure the dough cooks evenly and bake for another 3-5 min. You’re just slightly cooking the dough because you only want to pre cook it before you add sauce and toppings.
How to make the homemade pizza
- Once the dough is pre baked add your sauce, toppings and cheese
- Bake in the oven at 375 for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. I like to put it on broil at the end to brown the cheese a little bit. Make sure to rotate the pizzas so they both cook evenly.
**Make sure to not use too wet of ingredients or the pizza will get soggy**
Our favorite pizza combinations
- Pepperoni, olive and mushrooms
- Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms and olives
- Mushrooms and olives
- Ham and pineapple
- Sundried tomatoes and basil
- Chicken, basil, feta and sundried tomatoes
Homemade pizza and sauce
Delicious and easy homemade pizza and sauce. A meal the whole family will love! It makes 2 large or 4 individual pizzas
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plus a tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 5 teaspoons active yeast
- 2 teaspoons of sugar or honey
Pizza Sauce
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
- 4 tablespoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons basil
Instructions
*Pizza sauce: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until completely combined
1. In a mixing bowl add 1 1/2 cups of hot water, 2 teaspoons sugar or honey and 5 teaspoons of yeast. Give it a little stir and wait 5-7 min. Make sure the yeast has proofed before adding the rest of the ingredients.
2. Add to the water 4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup plus a tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Mix on low until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and you have a soft round ball of dough.
4. Coat a bowl with olive oil and place the dough in it. Pour olive oil over the dough, cover and let it rest till it has doubled. About 1 hour.
5. After it has doubled, divide the dough in half to make 2 large pizzas or you can make mini pizzas to your desired size, about 4.
6. Place the dough on a floured surface and roll the dough out into your desired shape. Roll it slightly larger than the pan so you can roll the dough up to form a crust.
7. Place the pizza dough on baking sheets, lined with parchment paper. If using a pizza stone, there's no need for lining it.
8. Bake the dough at 450 degrees for 5 min. Then rotate the pizzas to make sure the dough cooks evenly and bake for another 3-5 min. You're just slightly cooking the dough because you only want to pre cook it before you add sauce and toppings.
9. Once its pre baked add sauce, toppings and cheese.
10. Bake in the oven at 375 for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. I like to put it on broil at the end to brown the cheese a little bit. Make sure to rotate the pizzas so they both cook evenly.
Notes
Don't use ingredients that are super wet or your pizza will be soggy
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