Simple Homemade Pizza Recipe

I started making my own pizza 11 years ago. I had tried to make pizza on a few occasions and never really could get the pizza to cook on the bottom. Or, it would stick to the pizza stone. I tried over and over to get the pizza stone or pan to work with no luck. Then, one day I bought some wire mesh pizza pans and that, my friend, is the secret to making fantastic pizza at home.

I also use unbleached bread flour and that really lets the flavor of the crust intensify. I make the crust the night before and place in the fridge overnight. I love my kitchen scale and I like this one because I can see the numbers when the bowl is being weighed. I use these great silicone bowls with lids and they are wonderful. I take it out an hour before I make the pizzas to bring them to room temperature.

The sauce is cooked while the pizza cooks, so you don't need to cook the sauce. It's so easy and delicious! Add whatever toppings you would like. I love pineapple and ham on my pizza, but my family does not care for that one.

I love this recipe because it's delicious and so affordable to make. I usually make four pizzas and my family devours every slice. I hope you make Friday nights your pizza night too.