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Easy Homemade Pizza
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Easy Homemade Pizza

Dive into homemade pizza making with a touch of Frank Occhino's magic. Whether you're cooking leisurely or in a hurry, our two dough recipes have you covered: from a slow-fermented dough for depth of flavor to a quick and convenient version.

By Frank Occhino

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February 08, 2024

Ingredients

  • Ultra-Quick Pizza Dough:

  • 3

    cups all-purpose flour

  • 1

    tbsp baking powder

  • 1

    tsp salt

  • 1

    cup water (adjust as needed)

  • 1

    tbsp olive oil

  • 72-Hour Fermentation Pizza Dough

  • 4

    cups (500g) all-purpose flour

  • 1⅓

    cups (325ml) water

  • 1/2

    teaspoon (2g) dry yeast

  • 2

    teaspoons (10g) salt

  • Pizza Ingredients

  • Fresh shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Salt and black pepper

  • Dried oregano

  • Fresh arugula , Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)

  • Garlic sauce

  • 4

    cloves garlic, finely crushed

  • 4

    tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt to taste

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

45 minutes

4 servings

Simple, fresh, and delicious—let's make pizza, gratsi style. Ready, set, bake!

Process for the dough:
1) Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add water and oil. Stir to form a dough.
2) Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth.
3) Rest 10 minutes, covered.
4 )Shape into desired size. Roll out for pizza base.

Process for the pizza:
1) Tomatoes: Season cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Set aside.
2) Assembly: Stretch the pizza dough to form a base. Spread a thin layer of garlic sauce over the dough. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Distribute seasoned cherry tomatoes evenly.
3) Baking: Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 250°C (480°F) or more, with a pizza stone or inverted baking tray inside. Slide the pizza onto the preheated surface and bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
4) Finishing Touches: Once baked, top the pizza with fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Process for the garlic sauce:
Mix crushed garlic with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Tips:

1) Use a pizza stone or baking tray for best results.
2) Allow dough to come to room temperature before stretching.
3) Substitute ingredients based on availability.

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