The 30-Minute Pizza Recipe

Name: The 30-Minute Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package yeast, active dry fast-rising; 3 cups flour, all-purpose white; 1 cup water hot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese thinly sliced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes fresh, seeded, drained, and roughly chopped; 2 each garlic cloves peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 6 each basil fresh, shredded; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 package yeast, active dry fast-rising
3 cups flour, all-purpose white
1 cup water hot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes fresh, seeded, drained, and roughly chopped
2 each garlic cloves peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
6 each basil fresh, shredded
1 x black pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
2
(MIXING AND KNEADING: 1 1/2 MINUTES.)
3
Place the yeast and 1 cup of the flour in the bowl of a food processor and pulse once using the metal knife or the plastic dough blade.
4
With the machine running, pour in the hot water (make certain it's hot when you use it).
5
As soon as it's in, turn the machine off; add the salt and remaining 2 cups of flour.
6
Next, pulse until the dough begins to hold together; then let the machine run continously until a ball of dough forms.
7
(ASSEMBLY: 5 MINUTES.)
8
Lightly oil the pan with vegetable oil and dust with coarsely ground yellow cornmeal.
9
Press the dough out into an 8-inch circle with your fingertips and then roll or stretch it out into a 15-or-18-inch pizza shell.
10
Fit the shell onto prepared pan.
11
Sprinkle desired toppings over dough, and finish with a drizzling of olive oil.
12
Bake 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the topping is bubbly.
13
For a well-done crust bake 5 minutes longer.

592

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package yeast, active dry fast-rising, 3 cups flour, all-purpose white, 1 cup water hot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, The 30-Minute 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The 30-Minute Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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