Description
A delicious, crowd-pleasing pizza designed for sharing with family and friends. This easy homemade familial pizza recipe is perfect for family dinners, pizza nights, and special occasions. Customize the toppings to suit everyone’s tastes!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups warm water
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2 tsp active dry yeast
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 ½ tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar
For the Sauce:
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1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings (choose your favorites):
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2–3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Sliced pepperoni, sausage, or ham
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Mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives
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Fresh basil or spinach
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Additional cheeses (parmesan, burrata, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough:
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 5–10 minutes. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes). Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1–2 hours). -
Make Sauce:
Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes. Let cool. -
Shape Dough:
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Oil a large baking sheet. Punch down dough and stretch to fit the pan. -
Assemble Pizza:
Spread sauce over dough. Sprinkle with cheese and your choice of toppings. Let family members add their favorites. -
Bake:
Place pizza on lowest oven rack. Bake 12–18 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust is golden. For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely. -
Serve:
Let pizza rest a few minutes, then slice and enjoy together!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let dough rise slowly in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Divide the pizza into sections to cater to different topping preferences.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg