How to make pizza at home? quick and easy recipe

How to Make Pizza at Home: Quick and Easy Recipe

Pizzas: irresistible, universal, capable of conquering the heart (and palate) of anyone. The undisputed star of this page will be the queen of pizzas, the Margherita pizza , a symbol of Italian tradition and the perfect representation of simplicity and goodness.

Making pizza at home is easier than you think. With a few essential ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, salt and extra virgin olive oil, you can obtain a soft and fragrant base, ready to be enriched with a classic topping: tomato, stringy mozzarella, fresh basil, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil, in addition on our shop you can find professional and domestic pizzeria equipment .

This recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether you want to prepare a round pizza on a plate to serve in the evening , or whether you prefer a tall and soft pan pizza, perfect for parties and dinners with friends. You don’t have to be a professional chef: even without elaborate dough, with a few steps and less than an hour available, you can bake an irresistible homemade pizza.

Discover with us how to make the perfect dough and how to fill your pizza in a creative and tasty way. Homemade pizza will become your ace in the hole to amaze your guests or to give yourself a moment of pure gastronomic pleasure.

Pizza by the slice recipe: base and variations

Here are two detailed recipes for making pizza by the slice: a classic margherita pizza and a rich capricciosa version. We will guide you step by step in preparing the base, adaptable to any type of topping.

1. Margherita Pizza by the Slice

Ingredients for the base (30×40 cm pan):

• 500 g of type 0 flour
• 300 ml of warm water
• 10 g of salt
• 3 g of dry brewer’s yeast (or 10 g fresh)
• 20 ml of extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients for the dressing:

• 300 g of tomato puree
• 250 g of fior di latte mozzarella
• 3-4 fresh basil leaves
• Salt to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation:

1. Prepare the dough :
   • Dissolve the yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, pour the flour, add the dissolved yeast, the oil and start kneading.
   • Add the salt and continue kneading until the mixture is smooth and elastic.
   • Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise for 2-3 hours, until the dough doubles in volume.
2. Roll out the dough :
   • Grease a baking pan with a drizzle of oil. Spread the dough with your hands until it covers the entire surface of the pan.
   • Let it rest for another 30 minutes.
3. Season and cook :
   • Spread the tomato puree evenly over the surface, add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil.
   • Cook in a preheated oven at 250°C (static mode) for 15 minutes.
   • Add the diced mozzarella and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until melted.
   • Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
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2. Capricciosa Pizza by the Slice and Various Toppings

Ingredients for the base (30×40 cm pan):

• The same as the Margherita pizza.

Ingredients for the capricciosa dressing:

• 300 g of tomato puree
• 250 g of fior di latte mozzarella
• 100 g of cooked ham
• 100 g of mushrooms (already cooked and well drained)
• 50 g pitted black olives
• 50 g of artichokes in oil (well drained)
• Oregano to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste

Preparation:

1. Follow the dough preparation as described in the Margherita pizza.
2. Roll out the dough and season :
   • After spreading the dough in the pan, spread the tomato puree, add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil.
   • Arrange the mushrooms, artichokes, olives and cooked ham cut into strips evenly.
3. Cook and finish :
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 250°C for 15 minutes.
   • Add the diced mozzarella and sprinkle with a pinch of oregano.
   • Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, until the mozzarella melts.

Seasoning variations:

• Vegetarian: Grilled courgettes, peppers and aubergines with mozzarella and oregano.
• Speck and rocket: add the speck after cooking and finish with fresh rocket.
• Four cheeses: mix of mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina and grated parmesan.

With these recipes, you can create a perfect pizza al taglio for every taste and occasion! Enjoy!