Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 105°F)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for the pan)
- For the sauce:
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (fresh if possible)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: sliced olives, anchovies, or roasted peppers
Instructions
- Make the dough: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir to combine, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Prepare the pan: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a 10×14-inch baking pan. Stretch dough into pan and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano. Simmer 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the pizza: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Dimple risen dough with fingertips. Spread sauce, then add mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake: Bake on lower rack for 18–22 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier crust.
- Top with roasted veggies, olives, or thinly sliced meats for variety.
- Add red pepper flakes or spicy salami for heat.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone for a bolder cheese flavor.
- Reheat slices in the oven to maintain a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
