{"id":32636,"date":"2025-07-29T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=32636"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:08:23","slug":"how-to-make-homemade-pizza-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/how-to-make-homemade-pizza-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Homemade Pizza: Step-by-Step"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s something magical about making pizza from scratch. The smell of baking dough, gooey cheese, and bubbling sauce is pure happiness! Here\u2019s how to craft your own delicious pizza at home.<\/p>\n

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1. Make the Dough (or Use Store-Bought)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Homemade Dough (makes 2 medium pizzas):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 2 cups (250g) bread or all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n
  • 3\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
  • 3\/4 cup (180ml) warm water<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.<\/li>\n
    2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil.<\/li>\n
    3. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5\u20138 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.)<\/li>\n
    4. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1\u20132 hours, until doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Short on time?<\/em>
      \nUse store-bought pizza dough or even flatbread as your base!<\/p>\n

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      2. Prepare Your Sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Classic Quick Sauce:<\/strong>\n
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        • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n
        • 1\u20132 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
        • 1 teaspoon olive oil<\/li>\n
        • Salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano or basil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Mix ingredients in a bowl\u2014no need to cook! For extra depth, simmer on the stove for 10\u201315 minutes.<\/p>\n

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          3. Get Toppings Ready<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Must-haves:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n
          • Your favorite toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, sausage, fresh basil, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Pro tip:<\/strong> Less is more\u2014don\u2019t overload or you\u2019ll get a soggy crust!<\/p>\n

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            4. Preheat Your Oven HOT<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            • Preheat to 500\u00b0F (260\u00b0C)<\/strong> or as high as your oven goes\u2014at least 450\u00b0F (230\u00b0C).<\/li>\n
            • If you have a pizza stone or steel, put it in the oven now. Otherwise, an upside-down baking sheet works too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              5. Shape the Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              • Punch down the risen dough and divide in two.<\/li>\n
              • On a floured surface, gently stretch or roll into a 12-inch circle. Don\u2019t worry about perfect shape\u2014rustic is beautiful!<\/li>\n
              • Transfer to a piece of parchment paper or a floured pizza peel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                6. Assemble Your Pizza<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                1. Spread a thin layer of sauce over the dough (leave a border for the crust).<\/li>\n
                2. Sprinkle with mozzarella.<\/li>\n
                3. Add your chosen toppings.<\/li>\n
                4. Drizzle a little olive oil on the crust for extra golden crunch, if you like.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  7. Bake!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  • Slide pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone or baking sheet.<\/li>\n
                  • Bake 10\u201314 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.<\/li>\n
                  • (Ovens vary\u2014keep an eye on it!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    8. Slice & Savor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • Let it cool for a minute or two.<\/li>\n
                    • Slice, sprinkle with fresh basil or chili flakes, and dig in!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Extra Tips for Pizza Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                      • For a crispy crust: Pre-bake the plain dough for 2\u20133 minutes before adding toppings.<\/li>\n
                      • For chewy Neapolitan style: Use \u201c00\u201d flour and a high-hydration dough (more water).<\/li>\n
                      • For a fun twist: Brush the crust with garlic butter before or after baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        That\u2019s it!<\/strong>
                        \nHomemade pizza is easy, fun, and totally customizable. Once you\u2019ve mastered the basics, experiment with sauces, cheeses, and toppings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                        There\u2019s something magical about making pizza from scratch. The smell of baking dough, gooey cheese, and bubbling sauce is pure happiness! Here\u2019s how to craft your own delicious pizza at home. 1. Make the Dough (or Use Store-Bought) Homemade Dough (makes 2 medium pizzas): 2 cups (250g) bread or all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 3\/4 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":226,"featured_media":32638,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-32636","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/226"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32636"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32639,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32636\/revisions\/32639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}