Name: Best Homemade Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tsp sugar; 1 cup warm water (divided); 2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 packet); 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (optional); 4 tbsp olive oil (divided); 1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup grated onions; 3/4 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tsp sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Description

A foolproof homemade pizza dough with two delicious sauce options: a tangy classic tomato sauce and a creamy garlic white sauce. Perfect for customizing with your favorite toppings for the ultimate pizza night.

Ingredients

1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water (divided)
2 1/4 tsp yeast (1 packet)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp Italian seasoning (optional)
4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup grated onions
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Proof yeast: In a bowl, stir sugar, ½ cup warm water, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
Mix dough: Combine flour, salt, and Italian seasoning. Add yeast mixture, 3 tbsp olive oil, and ½ cup warm water. Knead 5 minutes until stretchy.
Rise: Brush a bowl with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place dough inside, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Shape: Knead lightly on a floured surface, then roll into a 12-inch circle.
Preheat oven to 450°F. Oil or cornmeal-dust a pan. Place dough, add sauce and toppings.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
Tomato sauce: Crush tomatoes. Sauté onions, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes in oil 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Simmer 30 minutes.
White sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.

Notes

Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to dough for extra aroma.
Use whole wheat flour for a nuttier crust.
Add roasted red peppers to tomato sauce for sweetness.
Mix extra cheese into white sauce for a richer flavor.
Bake on a pizza stone for a crispier crust.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pizza, dough + tomato sauce only, no toppings)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 2mg