Express Homemade Pizza — Ready in 30 Minutes Flat
Forget delivery! This crispy homemade pizza is ready in record time thanks to a no-rest dough. A generous base of tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and classic toppings for a result worthy of an Italian pizzeria, straight from your oven.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 100°F)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (passata or seasoned crushed tomatoes)
- 7 oz fresh mozzarella (or shredded)
- 3.5 oz sliced ham
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil for finishing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- 1
Preheat your oven to its highest setting, ideally 450-475°F (230-245°C) with convection. Place the rack in the lowest position to promote a crispy crust.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast packet, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the warm water and olive oil into the well. Mix first with a fork, then knead by hand for 5 minutes until you have a smooth, soft, and slightly elastic ball. Add a little flour if it's too sticky.
- 4
On a floured surface, immediately roll out the dough with a rolling pin into a 12-13 inch disc of even thickness (about 1/8 inch). For the edges, leave a slightly thicker border.
- 5
Place the rolled-out dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Season with a little salt, pepper, and half of the oregano.
- 7
Arrange the thinly sliced mozzarella (or sprinkle the shredded mozzarella) evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 8
Add the ham slices, arrange the black olives as desired, then sprinkle the remaining oregano over the top.
- 9
Drizzle with a little olive oil and immediately bake in the lower part of the oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the mozzarella is melted and slightly colored.
- 10
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately, piping hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
The real secret to a crispy homemade pizza is a scorching hot oven and baking on the bottom rack. If you have a pizza stone or cast-iron skillet, preheat it in the oven: the thermal shock as soon as the dough touches it makes all the difference for a perfectly crispy base, just like at the pizzeria. And don't hesitate to use fine semolina flour for dusting – it prevents the dough from sticking and adds even more crispiness.
