Easy & Budget‑Friendly Homemade Pizza
This Easy & Budget‑Friendly Homemade Pizza is a delicious, customizable, and cost-effective way to enjoy restaurant-quality pizza at home using simple pantry staples and your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup warm water
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness and shape.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and your selected toppings.
- Transfer pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Let the pizza cool slightly, slice, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the dough up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate it.
- For a crispier crust, bake on a preheated pizza stone or sheet.
- Use store-bought dough for a quicker version.
- Make it vegan by using plant-based cheese and dough.
- Freeze leftover slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of pizza)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
