Homemade pizza beats the store-bought kind by a mile, and it costs a fraction of the price. Soft dough you knead yourself, tomato sauce seasoned your way, and toppings to match your mood. And the moment it comes out of the oven with the cheese stretching, everyone knows it was worth the wait.

All you need is well-risen dough and a hot oven. Don’t pile on too many toppings or the dough will turn soggy, and give the oven the time it needs for the edges to turn golden.

Homemade Pizza with Soft Dough and Tomato Sauce

A homemade pizza built on a soft, leavened dough, layered with seasoned tomato sauce and mozzarella, finished with the toppings you love and baked until the cheese melts.

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مدة التحضير 1 30

مدة الطهي 15

الوقت الكلي 1 45

عدد الحصص: 4 people

Ingredients Method Notes

المقادير

For the dough: 3 cups flour
1 tablespoon yeast + 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
Warm water as needed
For the sauce: 1 can of strained tomatoes or grated tomatoes
Garlic, oregano and salt
Grated mozzarella
Toppings: olives, peppers, mushrooms, slices of meat or chicken

Method

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, add the oil and water, and knead until you have a soft dough. Let it rise until doubled in size (about an hour).
Make the sauce by cooking the tomatoes with garlic, oregano and salt until it thickens slightly.
Roll out the dough on an oiled baking tray to your preferred thickness.
Spread the sauce over the dough, then the cheese, then the toppings.
Bake the pizza in a well-preheated oven at 220°C for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden.
Take it out, sprinkle with a little oregano and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve hot.

ملاحظات

A very hot oven is the secret to a crisp base — preheat it thoroughly before baking.
Go easy on the sauce and toppings so the dough doesn't get soggy.
You can make the dough ahead and keep it in the fridge for a full day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a crisp base?

Roll the dough out thin, use a very hot oven, and go light on the sauce and any wet toppings.

Can I make the dough without instant yeast?

Yes, use fresh yeast or active dry yeast, activating it first in a little warm water with sugar.

What can I use instead of mozzarella?

Any cheese that melts well, such as edam or gouda, or a blend of the two.

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Homemade Pizza with Soft Dough and Tomato Sauce