Homemade Pizza
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Total time: 35-40 minutes
Makes 1 personal pizza
Create your own personalized pizza from scratch — or with a gluten-free crust — using your favorite toppings! This hands-on recipe is a fun and flexible way to explore cooking, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're going classic with cheese and pepperoni or adding veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers, the result is always delicious!
Ingredients (per chef)
And don’t forget the cooking spray!
Directions:
Mise en Place (get everything in its place)
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Let pizza dough sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes to soften.
Spray your baking sheet or pizza pan lightly with cooking spray.
Open all cans and packages.
If using fresh vegetables, wash and slice them on a cutting board.
2. Get Cooking!
On your prepared pan, stretch or press dough to fill the surface evenly (or place your pre-made crust).
Spoon on about ½ can of pizza sauce and spread evenly. Add more if desired.
Sprinkle on ½ bag of shredded cheese (or more to taste).
Add your chosen toppings evenly across the pizza.
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, check the pizza. If the edges are browning and the cheese is fully melted and bubbling, it's done. Otherwise, bake for 5 more minutes.
Remove from oven carefully using mitts.
Slice with a pizza cutter and serve with a spatula.
Enjoy Your Creation!
Each pizza is unique — just like you! Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or microwave for a tasty next-day treat.
