Easy Homemade Pizza

Create delicious homemade pizza with this simple recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 55

Cook Time 30

Rising Time 45

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dinner, Pizza

Cuisine: American

Calories: 485

For the Dough

For the Topping

1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups toppings of your choice optional (like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives)
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Add the canola oil and salt. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.
Combine the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Spread this mixture over each crust. If desired, add your choice of toppings. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned.

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

This recipe makes two pizzas. You can customize your toppings based on your preferences.

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