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Homemade Pizza

This Homemade Pizza is a fun and customizable culinary masterpiece! Create your unique flavor combination and impress your friends and family.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza:
  • 1 batch Pizza Dough homemade or pre-made
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 8 ounces Fresh Bocconcini Mozzarella sliced
  • 1 cup Sliced Cherry Tomatoes
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove minced
  • 2 Ripe Peaches sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto for spreading
  • 1 cup Grated Smoked Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ cup Sliced Roasted Red Peppers
  • ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough - If you're making your own dough, combine flour, yeast, water, and salt in a mixing bowl. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise for about an hour.
  2. Step 2: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
  3. Step 3: Roll Out the Dough - Once risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface.
  4. Step 4: Add the Sauce - Spread pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a border for the crust.
  5. Step 5: Layer the Cheese and Toppings - Add mozzarella slices, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle with Olive Oil - Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
  7. Step 7: Bake the Pizza - Transfer to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Add Final Touches - Cool slightly, garnish with more basil and olive oil, slice, and serve warm.
  9. Step 9: Create a Sweet Twist - Spread pesto before adding mozzarella, top with peaches and roasted red peppers, then bake.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in an oven for best texture.