Recipes Cuisine European Italian Mike's Homemade Pizza 4.5 (183) 139 Reviews 24 Photos Make this homemade pizza with basic ingredients, then top it with any of your favorite toppings. Submitted by MJUCHT Updated on July 25, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 24 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 12-inch pizzas Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Dough: 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons shortening ¼ teaspoon salt Sauce: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup chopped onion 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste ¾ cup water 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white sugar ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper Cheese: 1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Make the dough: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Combine flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; add yeast mixture and stir until dough comes together. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Place dough onto two 12-inch pizza pans; cover with sauce and mozzarella cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 174 Calories 6g Fat 21g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 174 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 14mg 5% Sodium 370mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Protein 8g 17% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 177mg 14% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 169mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved