How I usually make pizza at home
How I Usually Make Pizza at Home
I don’t really follow exact measurements or stick to a fixed recipe when making pizza at home — I just go with the flow. Here’s my usual way:
Dough
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In a mixing bowl, add some lukewarm water/ milk, a little active dry yeast, and a sweetener (either honey or sugar). Let the yeast proof for a few minutes.
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Add olive oil and salt, then mix well.
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Gradually add flour as needed — either all-purpose, bread flour, or even brown flour — and knead into a soft, smooth, non-sticky dough.
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Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours.
Pizza Sauce Options
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Quick version: Use store-bought pizza sauce, or mix tomato paste with crushed garlic, olive oil, pizza seasonings, a splash of vinegar, and either ketchup or jaggery. Add finely chopped basil leaves for extra flavour.
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Homemade version: Heat olive oil, add crushed garlic, then pureed tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are done. Add vinegar, jaggery, tomato paste, onion and garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
Toppings I Like
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Cooked chicken
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Olives
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Capsicum
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Mozzarella cheese
Baking
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Preheat the oven to 220–250 °C.
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I prefer using a well-seasoned cast iron tawa for baking. Grease it lightly.
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Spread the dough with your hands or a small roller.
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Brush with olive oil, spread the sauce, add shredded mozzarella, and layer on the toppings.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Finish with extra fresh basil leaves on top for a burst of flavour.
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