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Homemade Pizza Recipe

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Make Real Italian Pizza in Your Own Kitchen

Craving pizza? Skip the pizzeria and create your own authentic Italian pizza at home! With a bit of planning and our simple recipe, you can enjoy the true flavor of Italy right from your kitchen. Just remember, the dough needs about 2 ½ hours to rise, so give yourself enough time to prepare.

Homemade Pizza

Makes 4 pizzas

Ingredients

  • 500 g (17.6 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 7 g (0.25 oz) powdered yeast
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 300 ml (10.1 fl oz) water
  • Extra virgin olive oil (for greasing the bowl)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
    • Gradually add water and knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
  2. Let It Rise:
    • Lightly grease another bowl with olive oil and place the dough inside.
    • Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 2 ½ hours or until it doubles in size.
  3. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 240°C (464°F).
  4. Shape the Dough:
    • Once risen, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently.
    • Divide the dough into four equal pieces.
    • Cover with a clean cloth and let them rest while you prepare your toppings.
  5. Par-Bake the Crust:
    • Roll out each piece of dough into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
    • Place the dough onto a baking tray and bake on the lower rack of the oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Add Toppings:
    • Remove the par-baked crust from the oven and add your favorite toppings.
    • Return the pizzas to the middle rack of the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
  7. Enjoy:
    • Slice your homemade pizza and enjoy the delicious taste of Italy!

Buon appetito!

Experience Italian Food the Way Locals Do

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In Italy, food is never just about what’s on the plate. It’s about where it comes from, who makes it, and the stories shared around the table.

That’s exactly what we love sharing through our food and wine experiences in Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples! Whether you’re walking through local markets, tasting your way through off-the-beathen-path neighborhoods, or cooking in a real Roman home with one of our wonderful home chefs, you begin to see Italian food in a completely different way.

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