Homemade Pizza From Scratch
I feel like pizza can save most problems. Sound crazy? Perhaps. However, I speak from experience. Whether I’m feeling happy or sad, I almost always want pizza. It highlights celebrations, makes a simple Friday in feel more special, or lifts me out of a blue mood with each cheesy bite so for me, it’s a necessary staple in our house. Recently, I discovered that I could assemble homemade pizzas in bulk and store them in my freezer to enjoy at a moments notice the next time a craving would strike. I can’t tell you how awesome and convenient this has been. The topping possibilities are endless and you can get really creative with them too.
- 1 ts yeast + ⅔ c warm water {at about 110-120*}
- 1½ c unbleached flour
- ½ ts fine salt
- 1 ts sugar
- 1 tb oil
- 2 tb olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
- ¼ onion, grated
- ½ tb dried oregano
- 1 c unsalted tomato sauce
- ½ ts sugar
- ¼-1/2 ts red pepper flakes
- 1-2 ts sweet balsamic vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmigiana bones {optional}
- Stir the yeast with the water and set aside,
- Using either your hands or a mixer, knead everything together. It is ready when the surface is smooth and the dough comes together.
- Cover in a greased bowl for an hour or until it doubles in size. Make sure to place in a dark/undisturbed place.
- Press the dough out onto silpat/parchment then cover and rest for 1-2 hours. This will further develop the flavor of the dough.
- Finally, lightly flour and roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Par-bake at 450* for 8-10 minutes.
- Top with toppings of choice then finish baking for 10-15 more minutes
Love,
Your Squishy Monster
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I totes agree, pizza is magical food, we always have a homemade frozen pizza or two on hand. Although, I don’t make the base, I buy those pre made ones from my local bakery.
Yum! I love homemade pizza. I put everything out and we all top the pizzas just the way we like them. Someone told me the other day to put a pizza stone in the BBQ grill and heat it to a bazillion degrees and cook my pizza that way. I’m going to give it a try.
It’s always better when it’s homemade!
This pizza looks great, I wish I could have a slice right now!
Pizzalicious!!! i like the bacon/ham toppings! it’s not delivery it’s DeSquishio! hehe
Pizza makes can make any day better! Yours looks perfect, totally craving for some right now
I’ve been a bit lazy when it comes to pizza latelu (not my fault: there’s this pizza place near where I live which is SO great I just stopped doing them at home). But now you’ve made me want to make one from scratch again, too.
I looove homemade pizza and yours looks so perfect!
Girl, you had me drooling over here lol. I so want pizza now
I think pizza is almost like miracle food…it makes everyone happy. Yours looks great!
Simply damn delicious pizza!!!
Dedy@Dentist Chef
Homemade pizza is the best! This sounds great!
No I COMPLETELY understand haha. I freeze pizza a lot – toast them in a toaster oven and it’s like it’s fresh all over again
Hey we’re all busy haha. Looks yummy – now I’m crazing pizza!
you should have a pizza restaurant …like next to my house.
Pizza dough is like a blank canvas allowing one to be creative.
Wow, we can buy frozen pizza, why not think sooner to make our own to freeze ahead of time. Great recipe.
Agree, it’s either a party or a crave food! Homemade ones are always the best. Great idea in stocking up. No more waiting time
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
omg what can’t you make?! this looks so good! xO!
I love a homemade pizza! It’s really simple to make, contrary to popular belief! And the kids love helping to make them.
I think I’d eat all the profit =O