Homemade Pizza Dough and Sauce

Make your own pizza dough and get creative with your sauce and topping.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 365kcal

Pour pasta sauce in pan. Bring to a simmer and add all remaining ingredients. Cook for another 3 minutes. Set aside while preparing the dough.

In a small bowl, pour ¾ cup water and place in the microwave for 12 minutes. Microwave temperature varies. Water should be lukewarm not hot or you will kill the yeast.
Add 1 packet of instant yeast. Mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes until you see bubbles.
Add olive oil. Blend well.
In a separate large bowl add flour, sugar and salt. Mix well.Note: This is the time to season the whole dough if you like. Please see Q&A above.
Pour yeast mixture until well blended..
Transfer dough to a lightly floured work area.
Brush a large bowl lightly with olive oil. Set aside.
Knead dough until it forms a ball.
Put dough in bowl and cover with saran wrap. Place dough in the oven for about 30-45 minutes until it double in size.
Spread cornmeal on the baking sheet.
Punch dough to flatten. Stretch dough starting at the center using a rolling pin or your hands to flatten and form a circle. Pizza size is 9 in x 9 in but could be bigger with thinner dough.
Note: If you feel like it, pinch the edges of the dough so toppings doesn’t overflow to the sides.
Poke pizza dough with a fork about 10 times so it doesn’t bubble up while baking.
Spread pizza sauce.
Cut fresh mozzarella cheese and spread around dough. Note: Don’t worry if cheese is not evenly cut.
Add pepperoni, olives, diced fire roasted tomatoes and fresh parsley.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Bake for 15-20 minutes until dough edges are crispy.