Make Your Own Pizza

By jlawrin

Everyone loves ordering pizza. But there’s nothing like making it at home. It’s easier than you think—and the whole family can help create and choose toppings. Try these simple recipes and see for yourself!

Ingredients

• Optional Toppings:
• 1 recipe Pizza Dough
• 1 recipe Easy Pizza Sauce
• 12 oz. grated mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• Sliced red onions
• Sliced fresh mushrooms
• Sliced pepperoni
• Sliced black olives
• Sliced hot peppers

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 500°F, with a 16-inch-diameter pizza stone on lowest shelf position, for at least 30 minutes.


2. Place one round of dough onto a lightly floured surface, keeping the other covered with a kitchen towel. Roll dough into a 14-inch round. Transfer to a piece of parchment paper and gently roll again, if needed.


3. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella (and other toppings, if using) over the top. Slide the parchment paper and pizza onto the stone. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Remove pizza from the oven; sprinkle with Parmesan. Cool 5 minutes. Slice.