Make Your Own Pizza

It is not hard to make pizza at home. By baking your own pie, you can explore flavor options you never saw on a menu. For example, if you like goat cheese, or artichokes or salmon, you can easily just spread it on your creation. Whatever you want to try is fair game. Fancy specialty ovens are nice, but are not necessary to make a great pizza.

The Crust

Most people are challenged by the crust. It really is not too hard to make. You can mix up your own dough by hand, or you can use a bread machine if you have one. Some grocery stores also carry readymade pizza dough. All you need to do is unwrap it and shape it to fit your pan. Do not worry about it being perfect. You can make it whatever shape you want… just feel free to play with it a bit until you get the hang of it. Tossing the dough in the air is not necessary. Let the kids help… they will love working with the dough.

If that is still too intimidating, the store will also have readymade pizza crusts. Look for it in your store’s deli or bakery section. You can find both thick and thin varieties. All you need to do is bring it home and spread a little sauce on it. Sprinkle some toppings over it and shove it in the oven. Voila! Eventually you may decide to give fresh dough a try.

The Toppings

If you are really enthusiastic about your homemade masterpiece, you may want to make your sauce from scratch. Get some tomatoes and seasonings, put them on the stove, and keep watch. Everyone in the family can taste test the recipe. If you make a sauce you really like, keep notes so you can make it next time. If you do not have time to make sauce from scratch, many of the commercial spaghetti sauces at the store make a great sauce with a little doctoring.

Time for the cheese. Of course, pizza must have mozzarella, right? You can also blend in other cheeses and get a nice gourmet taste. Provolone works well, as does Parmesan, Asiago, or Romano. Fontina is also a good choice. Add your favorite cheeses like cheddar, Muenster or whatever else you prefer.

When it comes to toppings, you can be very original. While some people just like cheese or pepperoni, you can also use your favorite vegetables, meats and more. Experiment! If you really want to have some fun, try some grilled pizza recipes.

If you prefer a little guidance, pick out a recipe. You will also get to decide how you want to cook your creation and what type you want to make. Maybe you prefer Chicago deep dish style. The best thing is you will be at home. The whole family can participate and make pizza night a regular event.

Homemade pizza can become a regular meal at home that your family will look forward to it all the more. If you need more than one to feed everyone, just make batches of dough ahead of time. It keeps well in the refrigerator until you want to use it.

There are lots of pizza dough recipes to choose from at our site, including gluten free pizza crust, cheese and onion pizza crust and even a Pizza Hut style pizza crust. Making pizza dough is not hard at all and the more you make delicious homemade pizza, the easier it becomes!