The Ultimate Homemade Pizza Recipe

If you love pizza, you’ll love this homemade pizza recipe that’s easy to make and tastes delicious. The secret is in the dough, which is made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe makes enough dough for two 12-inch pizzas, so you can customize each one to your liking.

Ingredients:

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for 1-2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
6. Punch the dough down and divide it into two pieces. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
7. Place each crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
8. Add your desired toppings to each pizza.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy!