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Easy Weeknight Pizza

Transform your busy weeknights with this simple and fun pizza recipe. Perfect for families, this recipe allows everyone to customize their own pizza, making dinner an enjoyable ritual.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 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 tomato sauce 15 ounces
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice optional (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
  • Pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the oil and salt. Stir in the 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 it once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 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, oregano, and basil. Spread this mixture over each crust. If desired, add your choice of toppings. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. 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 pizzas. Feel free to get creative with your favorite pizza toppings!

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