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Homemade pizza with pepperoni, bell peppers and melted mozzarella

Homemade Pizza Night

An easy homemade pizza made with store-bought dough, sauce, mozzarella and your choice of toppings, baked on a sheet pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for the pan
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • Toppings of your choice pepperoni, sliced vegetables, cooked sausage
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano optional

Method
 

  1. Take the dough out of the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the lower third.
  2. Lightly oil a rimmed sheet pan. Press and stretch the dough toward the edges of the pan. If it springs back, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
  3. Brush the edges of the dough with the olive oil. Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
  4. Sprinkle with the mozzarella, add your toppings and finish with the oregano.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots.
  6. Cool for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use naan or tortillas for quick personal pizzas.
  • Leftover cooked vegetables make good toppings.
  • For a crisper bottom, bake the plain dough for 3–4 minutes before adding the sauce and toppings.