Quick Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

QUICK HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE RECIPE

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup white onions, finely diced
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained and pureed
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• splash of red wine, optional

QUICK HOMEMADE PIZZA CRUST (12-INCH)

• 1 cup very warm water
• 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 heaping teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 heaping teaspoon parmesan cheese

TOPPINGS

• Mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
• green bell pepper, diced
• black olives
• turkey pepperoni

Instructions 

• For the sauce….
• Add olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and sauté until tender.
• Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant.
• Stir in pureed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
• Slowly stir in chicken broth.
• Bring to a light boil and then reduce heat to barely a simmer.
• Cook until liquid is reduced to your liking.
• Taste and adjust seasoning *see note below*
• To make the crust, in a small bowl or glass, add 1 teaspoon sugar to very warm water.
• Stir in yeast and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
• When yeast is ready add mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir in flour, salt, remaining sugar, oil, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
• When dough forms, place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead gently with oiled hands.
• Press the dough into a lightly greased 12-inch pizza pan. Be sure to keep your hands oiled with olive oil to soften the dough and make it easier to press out.
• Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in a warm location for 30 minutes. (see note)
• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• When ready to serve, spread sauce over pizza.
• Top with cheese and toppings.
• Bake for 12 minutes or until the crust in the center of the pizza is fluffy and fully cooked.
• Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
• Slice and serve!