Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style) 🍕
Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style) 🍕
Make delicious, restaurant-quality pizza at home in under 10 minutes! This easy recipe produces a crispy-yet-tender crust without any special equipment.
Why You’ll Love It
This pizza brings together the classic flavors of Italy—tomato, cheese, and basil—on a Neapolitan-style, chewy, thin crust. Plus, the dough can be made ahead and frozen for future pizzas. Buon appetito!
How to Prepare
Activate the Yeast
Combine 1 packet of active dry yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1¼ cups warm water (100-110°F). Whisk and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.Make the Dough
- Mix 3 cups flour (00 or any type), 1 tsp salt in a large bowl.
- Add yeast mixture and stir, then knead on a floured surface until smooth (8–10 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl, covered, for 1.5 hours.
Roll and Shape
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into four balls.
- Roll each ball out into thin rounds. If needed, use a rolling pin with light flour.
Cook
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat, and set oven to broil.
- Place one pizza dough in the skillet, quickly add toppings.
- Once charred underneath, transfer to a baking sheet with parchment and broil for about 5 minutes, watching closely.
Top and Serve
Add fresh basil, slice, and enjoy!
Variations & Tips
- Toppings: Customize with veggies, proteins, or alternate sauces like pesto or BBQ.
- Flour Options: Experiment with whole wheat, bread flour, or gluten-free, but adjust as needed.
- Best Served With: A fresh salad, garlic breadsticks, or a glass of red wine 🍷.
Ingredients:
- Yeast: 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ tsp or 7g), 1¼ cups warm water, 1 tsp sugar
- Dough: 3 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Toppings: Pizza sauce, cheese (provolone or your choice), Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil
Enjoy your Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style)!
