How to Make Pizza Dough – Recipes + Ideas for Pizza Toppings

Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t love pizza? If there is, they are probably crazy, because pizza is one of the most delicious, irresistible meals out there. What’s more, it is the perfect party food to share with great company. Nowadays, ordering in has become the new norm, but we urge you to try and make this classic Italian meal yourself. It is easy, doesn’t take a lot of time and you can experiment with any toppings you like. At least now you have plenty of time on your hands to experiment. So, now without further ado, here’s how to make pizza dough and a few ideas for scrumptious pizza toppings for every taste.

Pizza – bringing people together with its deliciousness

Here is the first recipe for classic pizza dough

How to make classic pizza dough?

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 5-6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients together and knead the dough until everything is fully incorporated and you have achieved a soft ball shape.
2. Divide into four equal pieces, cover and let sit for about 5 hours.
3. To make one pizza use one ball. You can freeze the rest and use when necessary.

You can make so many different pizzas with this classic Italian dough

Source: The Stay at Home Chef

Vegan pizza dough recipe

Vegan homemade pizza dough

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup water

Ingredients:

1. In a bowl mix the dry ingredients first. Then, add the olive oil and water and knead the dough until a soft ball is formed.
2. Coat with a drizzle of olive oil, cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 3 hours.

The toppings, of course, are up to you

Source: Elephantastic Vegan

How about a healthy cauliflower pizza

Cauliflower pizza crust recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Remove the stems of the cauliflower florets and grate them.
2. Microwave the cauliflower, covered, for about 5 minutes and allow it cool.
3. Transfer the cauliflower to a thin kitchen towel or nut milk bag and drain it from the excess water by squeezing as hard as you can.
4. In a bowl, mix the cauliflower with the other ingredients until fully incorporated.
5. Line a baking sheet with paper, spread the cauliflower dough on it and press down.
6. Add the toppings and bake for about 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 400°F.

Then, of course you can top with veggies and cheese

Source: Downshiftology

Have you ever heard of pizza with sweet potato crust

How to make pizza dough from sweet potatoes?

Ingredients:

• 500g sweet potato
• 2 cups oat flour
• a little bit of water

Instructions:

1. Boil the potatoes until soft.
2. Mash them and mix them with the oat flour until fully combined.
3. Use a little water to wet your hands and shape the dough into a ball.
4. Transfer to a paper lined baking sheet and press down into a circle.
5. Top with veggies and bake in a preheated oven for about 17 minutes.

Absolute deliciousness

Source: We Are So Vegan

Gluten free pizza dough

How to make gluten free pizza dough?

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 1/2 cup potato starch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 7-8 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. In a bowl mix the dry ingredients.
2. In another bowl mix the wet ingredients.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and start kneading until a dough is formed.
4. Transfer to a paper lined baking sheet and press down into a circle.
5. Add the toppings and bake into a preheated oven  for about 10 minutes.

Now that you have all of those pizza dough recipes you can experiment with all of them

Source: Minimalist Baker

One of the most famous pizzas out there – Margherita

How to make pizza Margherita?

Ingredients:

• 1lb pizza dough, divided into two equal balls
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 2/3 cups canned tomatoes
• 2 pinches of salt
• 8oz. fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 cup basil leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven.
2. In a saucepan heat olive oil and saute the garlic for about 15 seconds. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Divide into two equal parts.
3. Stretch and shape the dough into a circle. Spread half of the tomato sauce on it. and top with half of the mozzarella.
4. Bake until the crust is golden brown and garnish with fresh basil

This recipe is for two pizzas

Source: Cooking Classy

Homemade pepperoni pizza

Homemade pizza recipe

Ingredients for the topping:

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 18-20 slices of pepperoni
• 12oz. grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh oregano

For the pizza sauce:

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp each, garlic and onion powder
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp olive oil

Top your homemade pizza dough with these ingredients and enjoy a homemade pepperoni pizza

Source: Simply Recipes

Buffalo chicken pizza

Best pizza dough recipe

Ingredients for the topping:

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a bowl toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce.
2. Top the pizza dough with the blue cheese dressing, buffalo chicken and finally sprinkle the blue cheese on top.
3. Once ready garnish with cilantro.

Source: Lil’ Luna

Pizza with prosciutto and arugula

How to make pizza from scratch

Ingredients for topping:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 6-8 prosciutto slices
• 1 jar marinated artichokes, chopped
• 1/4 cups olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• arugula
• chili flakes
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Top the rolled out pizza dough with olive oil, then sprinkle with mozzarella and add the prosciutto, artichokes and olives. Top with parmesan and bake until crust is golden brown.
2. Once ready top with arugula and sprinkle with chili flakes, salt and pepper.

Source: Little Kitchen Big World

The classic Italian Quattro Formaggi pizza

How to make pizza dough with four cheese?

Ingredients for the topping:

• 1/2 cup gorgonzola
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 2 balls mozzarella
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
• 1/2 cup crushed strained tomatoes
• black pepper

Instructions:

1. Top the pizza dough with tomato sauce and sprinkle evenly with the different types of cheese.
2. Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Source: Inside the Rustic Kitchen

Pizza + bacon = the best combination ever

Easy pizza dough recipe

Ingredients for the topping:

• 2 slices center cut bacon
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
• 8oz.  whole button mushrooms, quartered
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook the bacon until crispy and crumble it.
2. In the same skillet cook the onion and mushrooms, remove from the heat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle olive oil on the rolled out dough. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until crust is golden brown.
4. Spread the ricotta and top with onion mixture and arugula. Then, sprinkle the mozzarella, bacon and parmesan and return to the oven. Bake until the topping is bubbling.

Source: Recipe Girl

Pulled pork BBQ pizza

How to make pizza dough?

Ingredients for the topping:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups pulled pork
• 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits
• 4oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
• green onion, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a bowl toss the pork with the BBQ sauce.
2. Top the rolled out pizza dough with olive oil, then add the pork, bacon, onion, pineapple and cheese.
3. Bake in a preheated oven. Once ready top with green onion.

Source: Gimme Some Grilling

The best veggie pizza

Thin crust pizza dough recipe

Ingredients for the topping:

• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup canned artichoke, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• fresh basil
• red pepper flakes
• grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• Top the rolled out pizza dough with the tomato sauce.
• Top with the spinach and cheese. Then, add the artichokes, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, olives and almonds.
• Bake until golden brown and garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes and grated parmesan.

Source: Cookie and Kate

Pizza with pickles and bacon

You can experiment with so many different toppings

Just add all of your favorite ingredients, bake and enjoy

Pizza is made to be shared

Oh my god, give me all the cheese

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