Here’s a complete homemade pizza guide with one versatile dough recipe + toppings for all four pizzas 🍕
🍕 Homemade Pizza Dough (Makes 2 large pizzas)
Ingredients
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3½ cups (440g) all-purpose or bread flour
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1½ cups (360ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1 tsp sugar
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1½ tsp salt
Instructions
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Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until dough forms.
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Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place in oiled bowl, cover, rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
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Divide into 2 balls. Let rest 15 minutes before shaping.
Bake at 475–500°F (245–260°C) for 12–15 minutes.
🍅 Basic Pizza Sauce
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1 cup crushed tomatoes
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp sugar
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil
Mix together (no cooking required).
🧀 1. Classic Cheese Pizza
Toppings
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½–¾ cup sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
Assembly
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Roll dough to 12–14 inches.
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Spread sauce thinly.
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Add mozzarella evenly.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
🥦 2. Veggie Pizza
Toppings
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½–¾ cup sauce
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2 cups mozzarella
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½ cup sliced mushrooms
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½ cup bell peppers
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¼ cup red onion
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¼ cup black olives
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½ cup spinach
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Optional: feta cheese
Tip
Lightly sauté watery veggies (like mushrooms) first to prevent soggy pizza.
Bake 13–15 minutes.
🍖 3. Meat Lovers Pizza
Toppings
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½–¾ cup sauce
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2 cups mozzarella
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½ cup cooked Italian sausage
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½ cup pepperoni
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½ cup cooked bacon pieces
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Optional: ham
Tip
Pre-cook all meats before adding.
Bake 13–15 minutes until crust is crispy.
🍗 4. BBQ Chicken Pizza
Toppings
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½ cup BBQ sauce (instead of pizza sauce)
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2 cups mozzarella (or mix mozzarella + cheddar)
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1 cup cooked shredded chicken
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¼ cup red onion slices
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2 tbsp chopped cilantro (after baking)
Optional Upgrade
Add smoked gouda or drizzle extra BBQ sauce after baking.
Bake 12–15 minutes.
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Pizza
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Preheat oven with pizza stone for 30 minutes for crispy crust.
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Don’t overload with sauce.
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Brush crust edges with olive oil for golden finish.
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Let pizza rest 3–5 minutes before slicing.
If you’d like, I can also give:
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Thin crust version
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Deep dish version
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Air fryer pizza
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No-yeast quick dough
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Restaurant-style secrets 😋