A simple and delicious homemade pizza recipe made from scratch, perfect for family pizza night. With a crispy crust and your choice of toppings, it's an easy and fun meal to prepare.
1: Add yeast, sugar, and warm water to a bowl and let bubble or foam.
2: Add flour, salt, and olive oil, and combine well to form a soft dough.
3: Cover the dough and rest for an hour.
4: Knead the dough a little, cover again, and rest for another hour.
5: Divide the dough into 2-3 small parts depending on how thick you want the pizza base.
6: Grease the pan lightly with oil.
7: Stretch and spread the dough on the pan, pricking with a fork to help the base cook through.
8: Add sauce, cheese, and your choice of toppings.
9: Preheat the oven to 475°F and bake for 12-15 minutes.
10: Signs it's ready: cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots, crust is lightly browned and firm underneath, and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.