DIY Pizza Night: Homemade Crusts And Mouthwatering Toppings

Everyone loves pizza night. What if you could make your own pizzas in the comfort of your home while experimenting with different flavors, crusts, and toppings? It sounds like the perfect date night or fun dinner with the kids! Let’s dive into just how delicious and fun a DIY pizza night can be.  

Curating The Perfect Crust: 

Ingredients 

2 Cups All Purpose Flour 

1 Package of Instant Yeast 

1 ½ Teaspoons Granulated Sugar    

Pinch of Salt 

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil  

¼ Teaspoon Basil, Rosemary, and Oregano (Optional)  

¾ Cup Warm Water 

Directions And Tips 

Add the warm water, sugar, and yeast to a stand mixer and stir. Allow to sit and become bubbly, about 5 to 10 minutes.   

Add the olive oil and one cup of the flour, mixing on low speed until the dough begins to form. Keep adding flour little by little until a dough ball has formed. You want the dough to be soft but not sticky.   

In a separate bowl, drizzle in olive oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover with a tea towel and allow to sit in a warm area until doubled in size, 30 minutes to an hour. 

Punch down the dough, roll it out into a 12-inch circle, and transfer it to a pizza pan or stone.  

Bake at 425 with your desired toppings for 15 minutes or until the crust edges start to brown.  

Variations  

Due to everyone’s different dietary needs, you can look up gluten-free options or even cauliflower crust options, which are gluten—and dairy-free!  

Classic Toppings:

Sauce 

Making a pizza sauce is super simple! Skip the store-bought options and try this instead!  

In a small saucepan, combine chopped onion and garlic and saute until translucent, seasoning with salt and pepper.  

Add an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce and stir with the onions and garlic.  

Season the sauce with Italian seasonings, basil, and extra oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. 

Add this to your pizza crust for a simple yet delicious savory sauce.  

Cheese And Meats 

When discussing classic pizza, choose shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese or freshly sliced mozzarella.  

Pick up some crumbled Italian sausage or homestyle pepperonis for classic and mouthwatering toppings.  

Veggies 

You can put any veggie on a pizza. In fact, vegetarian pizzas are some of the most flavorful pizzas you can make! Try onions, garlic, green or red peppers, mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, and black olives— it’s your time to be creative!  

Gourmet Options:

Using Unique Ingredients 

Try ingredients like figs, goat cheese, and honey for a more gourmet pizza, or just fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and sliced tomatoes for a classic margherita pie.  

Wrapping Up DIY Pizza Night  

Try your hand at making your pizza this weekend! Skip the delivery and make something unique. With this easy crust and sauce recipe, you only need to grab your favorite toppings and enjoy!