Homemade Pizza Recipe

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This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to use whatever toppings your family enjoys.—Marianne Edwards, Lake Stevens, Washington

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Homemade Pizza Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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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 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
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  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • In large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add oil and salt. Stir in flour, a cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 2-3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Punch down dough; divide in half. Press each into a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano and basil; spread over each crust. Top with beef mixture, green pepper and cheese.
  • Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Yield: 2 pizzas (6 servings).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 slices) equals 537 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 922 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Homemade Pizza in Taste of Home June/July 1995, p19

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Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by wvuosu

I've made homemade pizza since I've been married, but never been completely satisfied with the crust until now! This crust is absolutely perfect. The bottom was crispy and the bread part was soft but fully cooked through. I didn't have any problem with the crust shrinking or being soggy. I used a pizza stone--maybe that helped. I've definitely found the crust recipe I'll use from now on. Thanks!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by sstetzel

Eh-Kay
Side note: does anyone know if i were to add italian seasoning if it would compromise the recipe? ALSO would i add it before or after rising???

You can add any seasoning before the rise.  Garlic is a nice addition too.


Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by Eh-Kay

LOVE this dough recipe!!! (i'm no baker) but this is almost too easy!!! Thank you taste of home for including it in the daily recipes!!!!

Side note: does anyone know if i were to add italian seasoning if it would compromise the recipe? ALSO would i add it before or after rising???


Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by ReubenMom7

I like the versatility of this recipe! And it is worth the effort to make....very delicious!


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by SousChef74

My husband and I really liked this pizza. Blended flavors were just right. I cut the recipe in 1/2 because I used the bread maker for the dough and didn't want to overload it. The amount of dough was just right for a 14" pizza with a semi-thin crust thickness and would still work for a larger pizza with a thinner crust. I baked it on a pizza stone at 425 degrees about 15 or so minutes. The crust was great, except I will add more sugar next time as we like a sweeter tasting dough. I used frozen meatballs, thawed and food processed, canned mushrooms, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Prego pizza sauce. The crust was done perfectly for us, crunchy, but not hard. We will definitely make this pizza again.


Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by lillybow

I have to echo all the other reviews, this is a great crust recipe. Seemed like I had extra sauce, but the pizzas were fine and I will make these instead of buying frozen ones.


Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by ljanks

I use this recipe just for the crust, and use my own sauce and toppings. This is the only recipe I will ever use when making homemade pizza!


Reviewed on May. 22, 2010 by esqbill

Finally, the pizza crust I've been looking for! It makes an excellent crust, just soft and chewy enough. I used good quality olive oil instead of canola. As for toppings, I used my own rather than the recipe's. This is now my base for pizza.


Reviewed on May. 07, 2010 by Obermiller

I really liked how thin the crust rolled out and how easy it was to work with but I could really taste the sugar. Maybe half the amount would make it less noticable.


Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by 7MAM

How would this recipe be used on the grill...that is the wave of now??? has anyone tried...taste of home in northern ohio

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