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Ultimate Guide to Perfect Pizza Night: Homemade, Delicious, and Easy

Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 large pizzas

Ingredients
  

For Pizza Dough

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

For Pizza Sauce

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For Pizza Dough

  • Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix in flour, olive oil, salt, and sugar. Stir until dough forms.
  • Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.

For Pizza Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a pan; sauté garlic until fragrant.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Place pizza stone or baking sheet inside to preheat.
  • Assemble your pizza with sauce, toppings, and cheese.
  • Transfer to the preheated stone or sheet.
  • Bake for 10–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Notes

The prep time of 1 hour 30 minutes includes the time needed for the pizza dough to rise, which is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. During this period, you can prepare other recipe components, such as the pizza sauce and toppings, to optimize your cooking process. This ensures that everything is ready to assemble once the dough has doubled.

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