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Unveiling The Secrets To Irresistible Homemade Pizza

Pizza is one of the most preferred Italian cuisines that everyone loves to devour. The craze of pizza has compelled people to try out its recipe at home. However, not everyone can achieve the right crust and ingredients. 

ANUKRITI SRIVASTAVA
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Homemade pizza is popular in India, making it one of the most tried recipes in Indian households. Moreover, there are several Indian variations also available. If you want to make classic homemade pizza at home then the below-listed recipe unveils some of the secrets that will make your pizza taste more authentic. 

How To Make Pizza 

Pizza recipes are divided into three categories: Pizza base, Pizza sauces and Pizza toppings. All these three are equally important in bringing out the real taste of Pizza. 

Step 1: Take a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Add Oil and Salt in it. 

Step 3: Now put flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough is formed. 

Step 4: Now knead the flour to make it smooth and elastic for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Step 5: Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a muslin cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 45 minutes to rise. 

Step 6: Meanwhile prepare the pizza toppings as per your choice of vegetables. 

Step 7: Slice the veggies into small pieces and put them aside. 

pizza dough

How To Make Pizza Sauce 

Step 1: Blend 4 to 5 tomatoes in a blender for Pizza sauce. 

Step 2: Heat 1 1⁄2 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves. 

Step 3: Saute it until it starts releasing its aroma and then add 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes.

Step 4: Pour the tomato puree into the pan, ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar and stir well.

Step 5: Cover the pot and let it simmer for a while until the tomatoes are cooked and are reduced to a thick consistency. 

Step 6: Once the consistency gets thick, add 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs and ½ teaspoon of crushed pepper. Mix it well. 

pizza sauce

Pizza Assembling

Step 1: After 45 minutes, uncover the pizza dough and transfer it to the workspace. 

Step 2: Punch and deflate the dough to remove the air bubbles.

Step 3: Divide it into parts as per the size of the pizza you want to make.

Step 4: Sprinkle some corn flour, and a few drops of oil and start flattening the dough evenly. 

Step 5: Once you achieve the desired size, spread the pizza sauce evenly on the base. 

Step 6: Grate the cheese and layer the veggies on top. Transfer the pizza to the oven and make it for 8 to 10 minutes. 

Step 7: Add seasonings on top and serve it hot. 

Follow these tips to make a ravishing pizza at home.

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Topped with vegetables and cheese, this homemade pizza recipe you will love to devour.
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  • Total Time :120 min
  • Preparation Time : 15 min
  • Cooking Time : 15 min
  • Servings : 4
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Snacks
  • Calories: 250
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Author: ANUKRITI SRIVASTAVA

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1¼ cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice (like sliced pepperoni
  • cooked crumbled sausage
  • chopped onion
  • sliced mushrooms
  • chopped green pepper or sliced olives)
  • optional
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Dissolve yeast, sugar, oil, salt in water and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  • Step 2 :

    Now put flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough is formed.

  • Step 3 :

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a muslin cloth and let it rest for 45 minutes.

  • Step 4 :

    Meanwhile, prepare the pizza toppings as per your choice of vegetables.

  • Step 5 :

    For pizza sauce, blend 4 to 5 tomatoes in a blender.

  • Step 6 :

    Heat 1 1⁄2 tablespoon oil in a saucepan and add 2 finely chopped garlic cloves.

  • Step 7 :

    Saute it and then add 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes.

  • Step 8 :

    Now pour the tomato puree into the pan, salt and sugar and stir well.

  • Step 9 :

    Cover the pot and let it cook until thick.

  • Step 10 :

    Add 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs, and crushed pepper and mix it well.

  • Step 11 :

    After 45 minutes, uncover the pizza dough and knead to remove air bubbles.

  • Step 12 :

    Sprinkle some corn flour, and a few drops of oil and start flattening the dough evenly.

  • Step 13 :

    Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the base, grate the cheese and layer the veggies on top.

  • Step 14 :

    Transfer the pizza to the oven and make it for 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 15 :

    Add seasonings on top and serve it hot.

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