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Authentic Italian Pizza Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 pizzas
Calories 850
Enjoy a classic homemade Italian pizza with a flavorful sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (100°f – 110°f) (about 110°F)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Sauce

  • 1 can 14 oz San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
  • 3 cloves minced garlic cloves

Cheese & Toppings

  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese fresh mozzarella cheese
  • a handful fresh basil leaves fresh basil leaves

Instructions 

  • Activate yeast in warm water for 5 minutes, then mix with flour, salt, olive oil, and knead for 10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour.
  • Simmer crushed tomatoes with garlic for 15 minutes to make the sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.
  • Punch down dough, divide into two, roll out to 1/4-inch thickness, spread sauce, add cheese and basil.
  • Transfer to hot pizza stone or baking tray and bake for 12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.

Notes

For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza stone thoroughly and avoid overloading toppings.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pizza