3 Delicious Pizza Recipes You Can Make at Home

There's something uniquely satisfying about making your own pizza from scratch. Whether you're craving a classic, a veggie-forward pie, or a bold twist, these three pizza recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor. Best of all, you can customize them based on what you have on hand.

1. Classic Margherita Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup crushed San Marzano tomatoes
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Roll out your dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the dough.
4. Tear mozzarella into chunks and scatter over the sauce.
5. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
7. Top with fresh basil before serving.

2. Roasted Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 ball whole wheat pizza dough
• 1/2 cup hummus or marinara sauce
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
• Olive oil
• Black pepper and dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Toss the sliced vegetables in a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread hummus or marinara sauce on the dough.
4. Arrange the roasted vegetables over the base.
5. Sprinkle with goat cheese and oregano.
6. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the cheese is lightly browned.

3. BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 ball pizza dough
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Spread the BBQ sauce over the rolled-out dough.
3. Add the shredded chicken and red onion evenly.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden.
6. Top with chopped cilantro before serving.

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