Homemade Pizza with Store-Bought Dough Recipe
This Homemade Pizza recipe uses store-bought dough to create a perfect balance of a chewy crust, melty mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. With simple ingredients and a quick bake time, it’s an easy way to enjoy delicious homemade pizza in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought, approx. 1 lb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese & Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (approx. 1 1/2 cups, such as pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure a hot environment for a crispy crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Let the store-bought pizza dough come to room temperature to make it easier to stretch without tearing.
- Stretch the Dough: On a floured surface, gently stretch the dough out into a round shape, taking care to avoid holes for a sturdy crust.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the stretched dough, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer your favorite toppings evenly across the pizza.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to set slightly.
Notes
- Letting the dough reach room temperature prevents it from tearing when stretched.
- Using a pizza stone, if available, can help achieve a crispier crust.
- Feel free to experiment with a variety of toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Resting the pizza before slicing ensures cleaner cuts and better topping adherence.
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