Foolproof Pan Pizza Recipe

Name: Foolproof Pan Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Dough; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons warm water; 2 teaspoons olive oil; For Sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 pinch salt; For Pizza; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese; 6 ounces provolone cheese

Servings: persons

For Dough
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons warm water
2 teaspoons olive oil
For Sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 pinch salt
For Pizza
6 ounces mozzarella cheese
6 ounces provolone cheese

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For Dough:
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Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a glass bowl and set aside.
3
Combine flour, salt, and oil in a bowl.
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Add yeast mixture to flour mixture after yeast activates (foam forms).
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Stir until water is absorbed.
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Form dough ball and drizzle with oil to prevent sticking.
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Let rise for 8-24 hours.
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For Sauce:
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Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Sautee onion until onion is soft and translucent.
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Add oregano, basil, garlic, sugar, and pepper flakes to pan.
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Stir until fragrant.
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Add tomatoes and salt to taste.
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Simmer for 1/2 hour and let cool.
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For Pizza:
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Preheat oven to 500-550 degrees with pizza stone if using.
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Divide dough in 1/2 for thinner pizza or leave whole for thicker pizza.
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Add dough to pan(s) and spread to edges with hands.
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Let rest.
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Combine both cheeses in a 50/50 mixture.
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Top dough with sauce.
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Add cheese all the way to the edges of the crust.
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Add any other toppings you wish.
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Bake for 15 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Dough, 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Foolproof Pan Pizza falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Foolproof Pan Pizza

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