BASIC PIZZA

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Making your own pizza is so much fun and easier than you think. Just follow our foolproof recipe for restaurant-quality results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 envelopes (1/4 ounce each) rapid-rise yeast
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
Four Pizza Toppings
Chunky Tomato Sauce for Basic Pizza

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornmeal, yeast, and salt. With processor running, add oil and then 2 cups cold water in a steady stream; process until dough just forms a ball.
  • Turn out dough onto a floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 times. Place in a resealable bag; let rise until doubled in bulk, 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator (let come to room temperature before proceeding, about 40 minutes).
  • Divide dough into four equal portions; roll into balls, and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap until puffed, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet; using your hands, gently flatten, and pull into 8-by-10-inch ovals. Top as desired.
  • Bake until crust is gold brown and toppings are hot, rotating sheets halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Faith Moraa
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this one was really good! The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were delicious.


Mona Ahmad
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This pizza was really good! The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were flavorful and fresh.


Jiabu Rahman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were cooked perfectly.


Pro cash
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This pizza was a little bland for my taste. The crust was good, but the toppings were lacking in flavor.


Phiwokazi KwelA
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit! The crust is so good and the toppings are always fresh and flavorful.


Me rohim Md rahim
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This was the best pizza I've ever had! The crust was crispy and the toppings were so flavorful.


lucky desh
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this one was really good! The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were delicious.


Sharon Chitapita
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This pizza was really good! The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were flavorful and fresh.


Sahil Albaloshi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pizza turned out great! The crust was crispy and the toppings were cooked perfectly.


Nora Mabunda
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This pizza was a little bland for my taste. The crust was good, but the toppings were lacking in flavor.


Joseph Terdoo
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I've made this pizza several times and it's always a hit! The crust is so good and the toppings are always fresh and flavorful.


Gabriella Okosun
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This pizza was easy to make and it turned out great! The crust was fluffy and the toppings were cooked perfectly.


nabeel khan pti
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I'm not a huge fan of pizza, but this one was really good! The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were delicious.


Mikeal Porter
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This was the best pizza I've ever had! The crust was crispy and the toppings were so flavorful.


JD Martinez
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I made this pizza for my family and they loved it! The crust was so good and the toppings were perfect.


Eva Bushi
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This pizza was delicious! The crust was perfectly cooked and the toppings were flavorful and fresh. I will definitely be making this again.