Ben's "Quality" Homemade Pizza

Foreword

This page represents the pizza I like making after a fair bit of experimentation. But before reading a couple notes.

Dough Ingredients

I make 2 ~500g dough balls for a family of four, so the below recipe has both the baker's percentage and the amount that corresponds to assuming you are making 2 pizzas. As for the accuracy of measurement, you want the hydration to be accurate, but a couple grams doesn't matter for water or flour. Similarly, I am often off by a gram or two on the other ingredients.

Dough Preparation

Follow these simple steps to make your pizza:

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until the dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 550°F.
  6. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness on a floured surface.
  7. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then add cheese and toppings.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Sauce Ingredients

This makes enough sauce for ~3.5 pizzas. Mix the ingredients in a bowl and you're good to go.