Easy Homemade Pizza (Restaurant-Style) by @themodernnonna

N/A
Medium

1 serving

🧫

7 g

Active Dry Yeast

πŸ’§

300 ml

Warm Water

🍬

5 g

Sugar

🌾

450 g

Flour

πŸ§‚

6 g

Salt

πŸ«’

15 ml

Olive Oil

πŸ…

120 ml

Pizza Sauce

πŸ§€

170 g

Provolone Cheese

πŸ§€

15 g

Parmigiano Reggiano

🌿

6 g

Fresh Basil Leaves

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to its highest setting, ideally 500Β°F (260Β°C).

  2. Step 2/15

    Combine 1 1/4 cups warm water, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in the large mixing bowl.

    warm water
    active dry yeast
    sugar
    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
    πŸ₯„measuring cups
    πŸ₯„measuring spoons
  3. Step 3/15

    Let the yeast mixture stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

    warm water
    active dry yeast
    sugar
    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
  4. Step 4/15

    Add 3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt to the activated yeast mixture.

    flour
    salt
    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
    πŸ₯„measuring cups
    πŸ₯„measuring spoons
  5. Step 5/15

    Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.

    olive oil
    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
    πŸ₯„wooden spoon
    πŸ₯„measuring spoons
  6. Step 6/15

    Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    flour for dusting
    πŸ”ͺbench scraper
  7. Step 7/15

    Form the dough into a ball and return it to the lightly oiled mixing bowl.

    olive oil
    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
  8. Step 8/15

    Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 60 to 90 minutes.

    πŸ₯£large mixing bowl
    🧺clean kitchen towel
  9. Step 9/15

    Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 2 equal dough balls.

    πŸ”ͺbench scraper
  10. Step 10/15

    Dust the work surface with flour and stretch or roll 1 dough ball into a thin 10- to 12-inch round.

    flour for dusting
    πŸͺ΅rolling pin
    πŸ•pizza peel
  11. Step 11/15

    Spread about 1/4 cup pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge.

    pizza sauce
    πŸ•pizza peel
    πŸ₯„measuring cups
  12. Step 12/15

    Top the pizza with half the provolone cheese and half the Parmigiano Reggiano.

    provolone cheese
    πŸ§€Parmigiano Reggiano
    πŸ•pizza peel
    πŸ§€grater
  13. Step 13/15

    Bake the pizza until the crust is browned in dark spots and the cheese is bubbling, about 8 to 12 minutes.

    πŸ•pizza peel
  14. Step 14/15

    Scatter half the fresh basil leaves over the hot pizza and slice it into portions.

    fresh basil leaves
    πŸ”ͺpizza cutter
  15. Step 15/15

    Repeat the shaping, topping, baking, and finishing process with the remaining dough ball and toppings.

    pizza sauce
    provolone cheese
    πŸ§€Parmigiano Reggiano
    fresh basil leaves
    πŸ•pizza peel
    πŸ”ͺpizza cutter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Baking, Liquids, Sweeteners, Grains, Seasonings, Oils, Sauces, Vegetables, Dairy, Herbs

Ingredients

Active dry yeast, Warm water, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Olive oil, Pizza sauce, Provolone cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fresh basil leaves

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

510 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 21g, Carbohydrates: 79g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 230mg, Sodium: 850mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120mcg, Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin K: 14mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spΓ©cifiΓ©

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, kitchen scale, pizza peel, rolling pin, bench scraper, grater, pizza cutter, clean kitchen towel

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Snack

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Game Day, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

Italy, Naples

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chewy, Thin, Crispy, Melty, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Cheesy, Herbal, Yeasty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave cheese pizza out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat in a hot oven or skillet for best crust texture), freezer : 2 months (Wrap individual cooled slices tightly,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container or bag,Bake from frozen until hot and crisp)