Quick and Easy Homemade Pizza

Making your own pizza crust allows you to control the sodium and fat while enjoying a fresh, calcium-rich meal packed with vegetable toppings.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided · 900 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast · 37 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon sugar · 48 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110 to 115 °F)
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup marinara sauce · 111 kcal in the whole recipe
• 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded · 516 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup assorted vegetable toppings (such as sliced bell peppers and mushrooms) · 29 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 12x16-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.

   

2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, yeast, sugar, and warm water. Gradually mix in the remaining 1 cup of flour until a dough ball forms.

   

3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands for about 5 minutes until smooth.

   

4. Place the dough in a lightly sprayed bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot (like near the preheating oven) for 10 to 15 minutes.

   

5. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border, then top with shredded mozzarella and your favorite vegetable toppings.

   

6. Bake for about 15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.