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Homemade pizza

Easy Italian Style Homemade Pizza Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this easy homemade pizza recipe. Bringing together crisp textures and authentic tastes, this recipe promises to deliver a slice of Italy right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough:
  • 2-2 ⅓ cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast 2 ¼ teaspoon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ¾ cup Warm Water
Toppings:
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • 500 g Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 ball Fresh Mozzarella
  • 200 2 Prosciutto
  • 1 Handful Fresh Arugula
  • 100 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Seasoning
  • Sweet Balsamic Glaze optional

Equipment

Method
 

Preparing your Pizza Dough:
  1. Start with combining in a large bowl all your dry ingredients, 1 cup of flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Now add in your olive oil and warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  3. Gradually mix in another 1 cup of flour. Add more if needed (up to ⅓ cup), until the dough forms a cohesive ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Drizzle olive oil into a separate large bowl, coating the sides with a pastry brush.
  5. Lightly flour your hands, shape the dough into a ball, and place it in the oiled bowl. Roll the dough in the bowl to coat with oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
  7. Once risen, gently deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly until smooth, about 3-5 times.
  8. Now shape your dough by hand or using a rolling pin into a 12-15 inch circle on a floured pizza pan. Pinch or fold the edges to form a crust.
Topping your Pizza:
  1. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
  2. Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil on top of the sauce for added richness and flavor.
  3. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and a dash of oregano across the sauce to enhance its taste.
  4. Grate the mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza, making sure to cover the dough completely while leaving a small border for the crust.
  5. Crack fresh black pepper over the cheese to add a subtle, peppery kick.
  6. Arrange the fresh prosciutto slices evenly on top of the cheese.
  7. Preheat your oven to 450°F and bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese melts and bubbles.
  8. Once out of the oven, scatter fresh arugula leaves, thick slices of fresh mozzarella, and halved cherry tomatoes over the hot pizza.
  9. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a sweet balsamic glaze over the toppings. This step is optional but adds a delightful tangy sweetness.
  10. Finally, slice the pizza into portions and serve immediately to enjoy its delicious flavors and textures.

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