Homemade Pizza from Scratch

Create authentic Italian-style pizza at home with this simple recipe.

Ingredients

  • 360g all-purpose flour (Italian 00 flour or German 405)
  • a pinch of yeast (depends how long you want your dough to rest)
  • 13g salt
  • 12g olive oil
  • 240g warm water

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: Mix flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and oil, knead for 10 minutes. Let rise for at least 6 hours, best overnight in the fridge.
  2. Preheat oven: Set to highest temperature (usually 500°F/260°C).
  3. Shape the pizza: Cut the dough into chunks ~200g. Spread out your dough on a floured surface.
  4. Assemble: Spread sauce, add your toppings and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake: 10-12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Finish: Top with fresh basil before serving.

Tips

  • Use a pizza stone for crispy crust.
  • Don't overload with toppings.
  • Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before shaping.
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