06/29/2026
I had some people asking for the recipe ☺️
🍕 Homemade Pizza Night 🍕
Skip the store-bought crust and sauce, making them from scratch is easier than you think, and the flavor is SO worth it!
🍞 Pizza Dough
Ingredients:
• 2–2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
• 1½ tsp sugar
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
• ¼ tsp dried basil (optional)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
• ¾ cup warm water
Directions:
1. Mix 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and basil.
2. Add olive oil and warm water. Stir well.
3. Gradually mix in another cup of flour, adding up to ⅓ cup more if needed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, coat it lightly with oil, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F.
6. Gently deflate dough and knead briefly.
7. Roll into a 12-inch circle and place on a parchment-lined pizza pan.
8. Form the crust edges, brush with olive oil, and poke the center with a fork.
9. Add your homemade sauce, cheese, and favorite toppings.
10. Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
🍅 Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients:
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1–2 Tbsp dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ Tbsp garlic salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
Directions:
1. Stir together tomato paste and tomato sauce until smooth.
2. Mix in all seasonings and sugar.
3. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
4. Spread over your prepared pizza dough.
Nothing beats pizza made from scratch! 🍕❤️ Save this recipe for your next family pizza night, and let me know your favorite toppings in the comments!
