Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 tsp

Sugar

2 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 unit

Onion

chopped in rings

1 cup

Mozzarella cheese

for topping

1 unit

Onion

sliced

1 tbsp

Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)

to dust the pan

1 unit

Green bell peppers

sliced

1 cup

Homemade Pizza And Pasta Sauce

1.25 tsp

Active dry yeast

1 cup

Water

lukewarm

1 unit

Tomato

chopped into chunks

2.5 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~9 min

Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.

Step 2
~9 min

Slowly add lukewarm water and mix to form a dough.

Step 3
~9 min

Knead the sticky dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Step 4
~9 min

Grease hands with oil and knead the dough on a flat surface.

Step 5
~9 min

Form the dough into a round ball, cover, and let it rest in a warm place for 90 minutes.

Step 6
~9 min

Prepare the pizza tomato sauce.

Step 7
~9 min

Generously oil a pan and dust with semolina.

Step 8
~9 min

In a mixing bowl, add oil, salt, tomatoes, pepper, and onions and mix well.

Step 9
~9 min

Punch the dough down and knead again for about half a minute.

Step 10
~9 min

Make 3 balls of equal size.

Step 11
~9 min

Oil your hands and flatten one ball, pulling it into a round shape and place it in the center of the pan.

Step 12
~9 min

Use your fingers to push through the edges and even out the pizza base.

Step 13
~9 min

Top the pizza base with pizza sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, arrange onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and top with more cheese.

Step 14
~9 min

Cook the pan pizza for 10-12 minutes or until done.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a pizza stone for an even crispier crust.

Preheat the oven thoroughly for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Pizza is a staple in Italian cuisine and a popular dish worldwide.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Pizza Night
Birthday Parties

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering
Pizza Party

Popularity Score

85/100

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