Try this homemade Pizza Four Ways recipe the whole family will love. Made with all-purpose, fast-rising, sugar and salt. Easy step-by-step instructions …
This Pizza Four Ways relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as all-purpose flour, sugar, salt and olive oil. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 814 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026
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Position oven rack in lowest position.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Crust: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl.
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Stir in very warm water and olive oil until dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead 10 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 20 minutes.
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Tomato Sauce: Combine tomato sauce, garlic and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
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Herbed Ricotta: Combine ricotta, parsley, basil and salt in small bowl.
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Sprinkle pizza pan (15 3/4-inch) with cornmeal.
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Pat dough over pan, stretching and shaping to make 1/2-inch high rim around edge.
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Lightly score dough into quarters.
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Spread half of the Herbed Ricotta on each of 2 opposite quarters, and then half of the Seasoned Tomato Sauce on each of the other 2 quarters.
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Pepperoni and Red Pepper Topping: Top 1 ricotta quarter with pepperoni and roasted red peppers, and then mozzarella.
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Mushroom and Black Olive Topping: Sprinkle mushrooms and olives over a tomato quarter.
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Artichoke and Fontina Topping: Sprinkle fontina and artichokes over other tomato quarter.
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Ham and Onion Topping: Sprinkle ham and onion slices over other ricotta quarter.
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Top with mozzarella.
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Bake pizza on bottom rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
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Arrange basil over Mushroom and Black Olive Topping.
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Separate quarters with scallion greens.
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Pepperoni and Red Pepper Pizza
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Crust:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 envelope fast-rising dry yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup very warm water (115 degrees to 120 degrees F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Seasoned Tomato Sauce:
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1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
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Herbed Ricotta:
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1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Pepperoni and Red Pepper Topping:
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32 mini presliced pieces pepperoni
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16 thin strips bottled roasted red peppers
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
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Position oven rack in lowest position.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Crust: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl.
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Stir in very warm water and olive oil until dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead 10 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle pizza pan (15 3/4-inch) with cornmeal.
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Pat dough over pan, stretching and shaping to make 1/2-inch high rim around edge.
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Combine ricotta, parsley, basil and salt in small bowl.
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Spread over crust.
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Cover with the topping.
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Bake pizza on bottom rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
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Mushroom and Black Olive Pizza
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Crust:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 envelope fast-rising dry yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup very warm water (115 degrees to 120 degrees F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Seasoned Tomato Sauce:
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1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
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Mushroom and Black Olive Topping:
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12 small white mushrooms, sliced
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16 pitted black olives, sliced
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25 fresh basil leaves
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Position oven rack in lowest position.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Crust: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl.
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Stir in very warm water and olive oil until dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead 10 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle pizza pan (15 3/4-inch) with cornmeal.
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Pat dough over pan, stretching and shaping to make 1/2-inch high rim around edge.
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Combine tomato sauce, garlic and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
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Spread over crust.
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Cover with the topping.
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Bake pizza on bottom rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
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Arrange basil over Mushroom and Black Olive Topping.
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Artichoke and Fontina Pizza
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Crust:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 envelope fast-rising dry yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup very warm water (115 degrees to 120 degrees F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Seasoned Tomato Sauce:
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1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
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Artichoke and Fontina Topping:
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2 cups shredded fontina cheese (8 ounces)
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8 whole canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
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Position oven rack in lowest position.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Crust: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl.
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Stir in very warm water and olive oil until dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead 10 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle pizza pan (15 3/4-inch) with cornmeal.
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Pat dough over pan, stretching and shaping to make 1/2-inch high rim around edge.
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Combine tomato sauce, garlic and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
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spread sauce evenly over the whole crust.
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Cover with the Artichoke and Fontina Topping.
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Bake pizza on bottom rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
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Ham and Onion Pizza
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 envelope fast-rising dry yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup very warm water (115 degrees to 120 degrees F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Herbed Ricotta:
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1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Ham and Onion Topping:
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2 cups diced cooked ham (about 9 ounces)
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12 onion slices
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
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Position oven rack in lowest position.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Crust: Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in bowl.
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Stir in very warm water and olive oil until dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead 10 minutes.
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Cover; let rest 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle pizza pan (15 3/4-inch) with cornmeal.
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Pat dough over pan, stretching and shaping to make 1/2-inch high rim around edge.
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Combine ricotta, parsley, basil and salt in small bowl.
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Spread evenly over the whole crust.
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Cover with the Ham and Onion Topping.
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Bake pizza on bottom rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and crust is golden brown.
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
Tips for the best results
- Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
- Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.
Variations & substitutions
- Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
- A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 envelope fast-rising dry yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Pizza Four Ways 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.