We have homemade pizza every week. The kids looks forward to Pizza Night. We usually watch a movie.

Our Homemade Pizza Recipe is simple, tasty, and all natural!

Name: Pizza Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 dough balls
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 packet yeast (or 2 1/4 t); 2 cups warm water; 1 T honey; 1/2 c olive oil; 6 cups flour (I do a blend of pastry or bread flour and whole wheat); 1 t kosher salt

I start by proofing the yeast. I add warm water, yeast, and olive oil and whirl it around to blend. Then walk away.

After about 5 minutes, the yeast is frothy and smells great.

I add a blend of flour to get the perfect texture in my pizza crust.

If you can find a pizza flour or pastry flour, it makes a difference!

I pour the flour in on top of the yeast and sprinkle with salt.

Having the right tools is important! These are the best baking pans.

The dough is all ready when the sides of the bowl are mostly clean. Perfect consistency: not too dry and not too wet.

I knead the dough for a few minutes with olive oil. Sometimes, I’ll use more flour if it’s a very wet day.

Time to let the dough rise for about an hour. I love these cube containers! I often set it by the radiator since it’s warmer there.

Time for a beer!

After an hour, it’s soft and almost double in size. Smells great!

I love this little scraper, divider, cutter thing.

I dump the dough out and divide into quarters for four pizzas.

I spread the dough by hand and docking eliminates any air bubbles.

Time to gather toppings. We like various pepperonis and salamis and sausage. I love red onion, peppers, and mushrooms. Everyone likes extra cheese! A little sprinkle of fresh Parmesan on top of any pizza is wonderful, by the way.