Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce & Dough Recipe

By Laura

November 5, 2018

Source: Joy, Food, Sunshine

Photo Source: Unsplash, Ivan Torres

This easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe is made in 5 minutes with 9 ingredients. It's the best pizza sauce perfect for homemade pizza nights.

PREP TIME 5 mins TOTAL TIME 5 mins

COURSE condiment, Main Course, Side Dish CUISINE American, Italian SERVINGS 24 Servings (2 14" round pizzas) CALORIES 23.3 kcal

EQUIPMENT

▢ batter bowl

▢ measuring spoons

▢ spatula

Tomato Sauce

• 6 oz tomato paste (1 -6 oz can)

• ▢ 15 oz tomato sauce (1 - 15 oz can)

• ▢ 1-2 TBS oregano to taste

• ▢ 2 TBS Italian seasoning

• ▢ ½ tsp garlic powder

• ▢ ½ tsp onion powder

• ▢ ½ TBS garlic salt

• ▢ ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• ▢ 1 tsp sugar* coconut sugar for paleo or omit

INSTRUCTIONS

• Mix tomato paste and sauce together in a medium size bowl until well combined (all the lumps of paste are incorporated into the sauce).

• Add the rest of the ingredients (oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, garlic salt, pepper and sugar) and mix well!

• Use in your favorite pizza recipe!

Overnight Pizza Dough Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Proofing time: 6 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Coooking Temperature: 425°F/220°C

Description

This is the best pizza dough recipe because it's my Pizzeria-style overnight pizza dough. A few basic ingredients and a slow overnight rise are what give this dough its wonderful flavor and texture.

• ▢ 1 ½ cup (360 ml) Warm water (110F / 38 F)

• ▢ 1 tablespoon Sugar

• ▢ 1 tablespoon Olive oil

• ▢ ¾ teaspoon (3 g) instant dry yeast

• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt

• ▢ 4 cups (500 g) All-purpose flour

• ▢ ½ cup (60 g) All-purpose Flour (for kneading)

Toppings for 2 pizzas

• ▢ 1 cup Pizza sauce

• ▢ 1 cup Toppings (mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, basil,)

• ▢ ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese (grated)

• ▢ 2 cups (200 g) Mozzarella cheese (grated)

• ▢ 1 cup (100 g) White cheese (Emmantel or cheddar grated, (optional))

Optional

• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dried oregano ((optional for garnish) )

Instructions Pizza dough

• In a large bowl or measuring cup combine warm water (110 F), yeast, sugar, and oil. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula and set aside to foam for 3 mins. Pro-tip- instant yeast does not need to be activated but I like to ensure my yeast is good and working for me. You may choose to add all ingredients directly to the flour.

• Measure the flour and salt in a mixing bowl or stand mixer with the dough hook. Add the yeast mixture and combine well. Pro-tip - if you do not like kneading I highly recommend using a stand mixer with the hook attachment.

• Knead - By hand - transfer to a well-dusted worktop and knead for 3 minutes - Stand mixer - once all the flour is well incorporated knead on medium for 2 minutes Pro tip - since we have less yeast in this dough and we are going to leave it overnight we do not need to knead to for too long.

• When the dough is soft, shiny, but still slightly sticky shape into a ball. Place the dough in an oiled bowl seam side down. Coat the surface with oil to prevent drying. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.

• Then, place into the refrigerator overnight - up to 24 hours.

• The next day, take the bowl out of the fridge at least 2 hours before you plan to use it. Then, turn the dough out onto a well-dusted floured work surface. De-gas, reshape into a ball. Then roll into a small log. Pro-tip - at this point there is no need for additional flour. So use a light dusting of flour

• Divide the dough into three (for 3 x 12-inch thin-crust pizzas) or two equal pieces (for 2 x 12-inch thick-crust pizzas). Place the balls of dough on a baking sheet. Pro tip - Let the dough rest again for 10 minutes (it will become easier to stretch).

Bake pizza

• Preheat oven with pizza stone for at 425°F/220°C/Gas Mark 6 for at least 20 minutes. Pro tip - the pizza must go into a very hot oven only then will you get a good balance of soft, chewy and golden crust.

• Roll one piece of dough to about 12 inches. The dough is soft and elastic you can stretch the dough with your hand to preserve the air bubbles or use a rolling pin. Transfer pizza to the pizza peel or pizza pan (see video). Pro tip - Place parchment paper on a pizza peel or use a pizza tray (parchment is less messy than cornmeal dust or flour).

• Let the pizza base rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil. Pro tip - resting will proof the dough and make those edges puff when baked. Brushing with oil will give a nice golden crisp crust.

• Spread the pizza sauce and add your toppings. Generously sprinkle with cheese – I like to use a mix of mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar.

• Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven from the pizza peel to the pizza stone (or baking tray).

• Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden and the cheese is melted beautifully. Top with fresh basil leaves.

• Pizza is best eaten fresh out of the oven. Be careful of hot melting cheese especially when serving kids.

Recipe Notes & Tips Read my tips for making better homemade pizzas here,

1. A pizza stone produced better crusts that have crisp edges

2. Pizza peel or pizza tray works better to move the pizza in and out of the oven.

3. Use parchment paper instead of cornmeal or flour on the pizza peel for a less messy affair.

4. Work with soft, room temperature dough as it will stretch easily without tearing too much.

5. A well-preheated oven is best for pizza as it gives crisp golden crust.

6. Don't overdo the sauce and toppings - the crust is delicious.

7. Choose the right toppings - do not use veggies that have excess liquid or that do not cook at the same time as the pizza. Do not use food that can burn easily on the top of a pizza.

8. Brush the edges with oil - this makes it nice and crisp with a beautiful golden color.

9. Let the rolled pizza base rest this puffs the base making it softer and chewier.

10. If you want a crisper crust - hold on to the cheese. Bake for 7 minutes without cheese then top the cheese and bake further.

11. Bread machine - this dough can be easily made in a bread machine. Pour all ingredients in the pan set to dough or manual. Start and let the dough run its cycle for about 9 to 10 minutes - continue with the recipe as shown above.

12. Freezing pizza dough - excess dough can be frozen for up to a month. Prepare the dough, let rise for an hour. Then punch the dough down and place it in a freezer-safe storage bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge for best results.

13. Freezing baked pizza - leftover pizzas freeze beautifully. I like to slice them into wedges and freeze them on the tray. Once frozen I place them in freezer-safe storage bags. These will keep for up to a month. Geat snack for kids.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 190- kcal

Carbohydrates: 29- g

Protein: 8- g

Fat: 4- g

Saturated Fat: 2- g

Cholesterol: 13- mg

Sodium: 373- mg

Potassium: 102- mg

Fiber: 1- g

Sugar: 2- g

Vitamin A: 185- IU

Vitamin C: 1- mg

Calcium: 115- mg

Iron: 2- mg

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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