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Easy Homemade Pizza Night

Create a fun and delicious pizza night with this easy homemade pizza recipe. Perfect for busy families, this recipe makes meal prep simple and the results are always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 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
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice e.g., sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • 12-inch pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the canola oil and salt. Stir in the all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.
  5. Combine the tomato sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Spread this mixture over each pizza crust.
  6. Add your desired toppings, if using. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe makes two 12-inch pizzas. Feel free to customize your toppings based on your family's preferences. For a fun family activity, let everyone create their own mini pizza with their favorite ingredients.

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