Easy Homemade Pizza (So Fast)
With just a few ingredients and a method that's doable on even the busiest days, this Easy Homemade Pizza is here to simplify mealtime. (Use my homemade pizza dough below or a 16-ounce ball of store-bought pizza dough.)
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 384kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
No-Knead Pizza Dough
- 2 teaspoons yeast (rapid rise or active)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- ½-¾ cup pizza sauce (or pesto)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Desired toppings (see Notes below for info)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup warm water. Stir in the yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until dissolved or puffy.
- Add the flour, olive oil, and salt to a medium bowl. Add the water-yeast mixture and stir together with a spoon or your hands. Continue bringing the dough together into a ball to make a smooth ball of dough. (It will be a little sticky.)
- Cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Let sit at room temperature for at least an hour, but preferably 4-6 hours. (I usually make it in the morning of the day I want to make it.)
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- To make 1 large pizza, use your hands to stretch the ball of dough out into a circle or large rectangle until about 12x17-inches. (This fits in the half sheet pan.) Or divide the dough into 4 sections to make mini pizzas. (If you do mini pizzas, you will need 2 half sheet pans.)
- Top with pizza sauce and bake for 8 minutes.
- Remove pizza from the oven and top with cheese and any other toppings. Bake for another 6-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make the pizza and store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, warm in a toaster oven, oven, or air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 3-4 minutes or until warmed through.
- Use my homemade pizza dough or a 16-ounce ball of store-bought pizza dough.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and/or pizza seasoning for more flavor.
- You don't need to knead the dough; just bring it together with your hands to make a dough. It will become softer as it sits.
- Top with Basil Pesto Sauce, Kale Pesto, Spinach Pesto, or a tomato-based pizza sauce.
- Top with pizza toppings including pepperoni, precooked broccoli florets or bell peppers, very thinly sliced mushrooms, or cooked Italian sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg