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Homemade pizzas are always worth having as they are extremely economical and you can have as many as you want. So now, avoid having pizzas from the pizza parlors and try them out at home with minimum ingredients. Here are some easy pizza recipes which gets ready in a jiffy. Try of these simple recipes of pizza and enjoy yummilicious pizzas at home with your family.
Mike's Homemade Pizza
For Dough:
1 envelope active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp shortening
For Sauce:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 can tomato paste
6 fluid ounces water
½ tsp white sugar
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp dried marjoram
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and shortening.
- Stir in the yeast mixture. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.
- Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute onion until tender. Stir in tomato paste and water.
- Season with sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, basil, oregano, marjoram, cumin, chili powder and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer it for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Divide dough in half, and spread onto pizza pans. Cover with sauce, and desired toppings.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Quick Homemade Pizza Recipe Along with Crust And Sauce
For the sauce:
½ cup white onions, finely diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
A can of diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup chicken broth
splash of red wine (optional)
For the pizza crust:
1 cup very warm water
2 tsp sugar, divided
1 packet active dry yeast
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 heaping tsp Italian seasoning
1 heaping tsp parmesan cheese
For the topping:
Mozzarella cheese
green bell pepper, diced
black olives
turkey pepperoni
- For the sauce, first add olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and saute until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- Stir in pureed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Slowly stir in chicken broth.
- Bring to a light boil and then reduce heat to barely a simmer.
- Cook until liquid is reduced to your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- To make the crust, in a small bowl or glass, add 1 teaspoon sugar to very warm water.
- Stir in yeast and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
- When yeast is ready add mixture to a large bowl.
- Stir in flour, salt, remaining sugar, oil, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
- When dough forms, place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead gently with oiled hands.
- Press the dough into a lightly greased pizza pan.
- Be sure to keep your hands oiled with olive oil to soften the dough and make it easier to press out.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- When ready to serve, spread sauce over pizza.
- Top with cheese and toppings.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until the crust in the center of the pizza is fluffy and fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
So these were some delicious and easy pizza recipes which you can definitely give it a try at your home. Try these simple recipes and enjoy yummy pizza with your family.
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