Welcome, friends! Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned master, this recipe will help you make a pizza that will wow your family and friends!
Ingredients for the dough:
✓ 4 cups flour
✓ 2 cups warm water
✓ 1 tablespoon sugar
✓ 1 tablespoon yeast
✓ 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions for preparing the dough:
1. In a large bowl, pour the flour and make a well in the center.
2. In the well, add the sugar, yeast, salt, and half of the warm water.
3. Mix the mixture for about 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
4. Gradually add the remaining water and start kneading the dough. Knead until the dough becomes smooth and stops sticking to your hands.
5. Lightly oil a clean bowl and coat the dough with oil. Cover it with plastic wrap and a towel, then leave it to rise until it doubles in size.
Preparing the oven:
1. Preheat the oven to 550°F (or as high as it can go).
2. Place a baking sheet upside down on the lowest rack in the oven. Place a pizza stone (or another inverted baking sheet) on the rack above. This setup mimics the effect of a pizza oven and ensures even baking.
Ingredients for the sauce:
✓ 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
✓ 1 tablespoon tomato paste
✓ 1 teaspoon salt
✓ 1 teaspoon pepper
✓ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
✓ 1 onion (cut into chunks)
✓ 1 tablespoon olive oil
✓ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
✓ 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions for preparing the sauce:
1. In a blender, mix the onion, tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 20 minutes to let the flavors combine. Set aside.
Toppings (adjust as desired):
✓ 1¼ cup pizza sauce
✓ 1 cup mozzarella cheese
✓ Ricotta cheese (optional, to taste)
✓ Pepperoni (optional, to taste)
✓ 1 tablespoon oregano
✓ Olives (optional, to taste)
Preparing the pizza:
1. Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it in half. Cover one half and use the other for one pizza.
2. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a round ball. Avoid using a rolling pin; instead, stretch the dough by hand. Create a border around the edges and gently stretch the center.
3. When the dough reaches the desired size (slightly smaller than the pizza stone), transfer it to a pizza peel (or an inverted baking sheet).
4. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, making sure not to use too much so the pizza doesn’t become soggy.
5. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese, then place your chosen toppings like pepperoni, olives, or ricotta cheese.
6. Sprinkle oregano on top for that classic pizza flavor.
7. Before placing the pizza in the oven, lift the edges of the dough and blow slightly underneath. This trick helps the pizza slide easily onto the stone.
Baking:
1. Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone (or inverted baking sheet).
2. Bake for about 10 minutes, but keep an eye on it as oven temperatures may vary.
3. Once the pizza turns golden and the cheese begins to melt and bubble, remove it with the pizza peel.
4. Let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy your crispy, homemade pizza with a soft, chewy crust!
Important Tips:
1. You’ll need a pizza peel and a pizza stone. If you don’t have them, you can use a baking sheet turned upside down and another sheet as a peel to transfer the pizza.
2. Proper oven setup: Place the racks at the bottom of the oven, one above the other. Put a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch anything that might fall from the pizza and the stone (or inverted baking sheet) on the upper rack.
3. Preheat the oven to 290°C, or the highest possible temperature.
4. Sprinkle flour on the peel to prevent the dough from sticking.
5. Never use a rolling pin for stretching the dough, only your hands.
6. Make sure the dough is not larger than the pizza stone.
7. Don’t use too much sauce to avoid sogginess.
8. Add mozzarella in moderation.
9. Always sprinkle oregano for that authentic Italian flavor.
10. Lift the edge of the dough and blow underneath; you’ll see the pizza rise. This will help when transferring the pizza from the peel to the stone.
11. Bake for about 10 minutes, but watch carefully to avoid burning.Thank you for following Miroslav in the Kitchen and enjoy your perfect pizza! 🍕✨
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to the Perfect Pizza Recipe
0:30 - Ingredients for the Dough00:54 - Preparing the Dough
2:10 - Important Tip for the Pizza Peel and Stone
2:34 - Preparing the Oven for Pizza
3:03 - Ingredients for the Sauce
3:37 - Preparing the Tomato Sauce
4:36 - Adding Desired Toppings
5:44 - How to Shape the Dough Without a Rolling Pin06:56 - Spreading the Sauce and Toppings on the Pizza
7:52 - Trick for Lifting the Dough Edge
8:04 - Baking the Pizza on the Pizza Stone
8:34 - Final Tips and Serving
8:50 - Final Remarks and Enjoying the Pizza
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