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Make the tastiest pizza recipes that anyone can handle.

Are you a beginner, an advanced cook, a vegetarian or a meat lover?

Get inspired by these dishes that truly suit everyone!

Pizza Marinara

The name is said to be derived from the sailors who brought this dish to Naples. This is one of the oldest recipes that includes tomatoes, garlic and basil .

Ingredients

• 5 large tomatoes (peeled)
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 500 g of mozzarella
• 10 pieces of anchovies
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• salt
• oregano

Method

• Sauté the tomatoes lightly in oil.
• Then sprinkle them over 2 prepared doughs.
• Add finely chopped garlic and anchovies.
• Bake in a preheated oven for about 7 minutes.
• Then add the cheese and bake until golden.

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita is another famous recipe. The name is derived from the name of Queen Margherita of Savoy, for whom it was prepared during a visit to Naples in the 18th century.

Ingredients

• dough (bought or prepared according to the recipes below in the text)
• 5 large tomatoes (peeled)
• 500 g of mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• salt
• oregano
• a handful of basil

Method

• Blend the tomatoes and mix them with the oregano.
• Subsequently, coat 2 prepared doughs with the mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare a tray lined with baking paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 7 minutes. Then take out the pizza, season with salt and add thinly sliced mozzarella. You can also grate it coarsely.
• Place back in the oven and bake until the edges of the pizza are golden and the cheese is melted.
• Season the dish with fresh basil at the end.

Cheese pizza (Quattro Formaggi)

The original pizza recipe should contain 4 types of cheese to live up to its name. These are mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola and grana padano cheeses. However, the Czech version more often offers more affordable cheeses, namely mozzarella, niva, edam and parmesan.

Ingredients

• dough (bought or prepared according to the recipes below in the text)
• 200 g of mozzarella
• 100 g of niva
• 200 g of edamame
• 100 g of Parmesan cheese
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Method

• Preheat the oven to 220°C and prepare a baking sheet greased with olive oil or lined with baking paper.
• Gradually spread all the cheeses that you have cut into thin slices onto the prepared dough.
• Season the dish with pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake for 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pizza are golden.
• Slice and serve immediately after baking. But be careful not to burn yourself. Melted cheese can be too hot.

Zucchini pizza

This simple recipe is the perfect vegetarian meal. Fresh dough is topped with red sauce and softened with mozzarella cheese.

Enjoy this crunchy goodness!

Ingredients

• olive oil
• corn flour (you can choose another type according to your own taste)
• 450 g of pizza dough (you can buy it in the store)
• ½ cup tomato passata
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• ¾ cup zucchini (thinly sliced)
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Method

• If you bought the dough in the store, let it stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before preparing it.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Prepare a baking tray and line it with baking paper.
• Using your hands, spread the dough evenly on the baking sheet. Leave the edges thicker, about 0.5 cm in height.
• Brush the edges of the dough with a little olive oil. This will make them crispy.
• Spread the passata on the dough, sprinkle it with cheese and place the zucchini rounds on top of the cheese.
• Finally, sprinkle everything with Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake the prepared zucchini pizza for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to turn golden.
• Once the dish is ready, sprinkle it with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
• Slice, serve and enjoy!

Potato pizza

Do you know all kinds of recipes, but have you never heard of potatoes on pizza?

Then it’s time to try this goodness!

Ingredients

• 450 g of pizza dough (you can buy ready-made or prepare the dough according to the recipes below)
• 4-5 large potatoes
• 4-5 tablespoons of good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1-1.5 teaspoons of sea salt
• pepper
• a sprig of fresh rosemary
• approx. 200 g of mozzarella

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can also bake without paper. In that case, grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
• Shape the dough and spread it all over the baking sheet. Afterwards, lightly coat its surface with olive oil.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Then place them sideways in the bowl.
• Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, salt and toss to coat each slice.
• Layer the slices on top of the dough. Always a layer of potatoes, then a layer of mozzarella. Cut it into slices or grate it coarsely.
• Drizzle everything with olive oil so that the oil is spread evenly over the entire surface.
• Sprinkle the potato pizza with fresh rosemary and place it in the oven. Bake for 8-11 minutes until the potatoes start to brown.
• Once the dish is ready, remove from the oven, slice and serve.
• Pizza also tastes great cold.

Gluten free pizza recipe

The dough according to this recipe is very easy to make, using any gluten-free flour.

Prepare the crispy dough and season it with the ingredients of your choice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (you can also use honey)
• 1 and 1.5 teaspoons of yeast
• 1 and ¼ cup gluten-free flour (1:1 + ¼ cup almond flour – about 210 g)
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of psyllium powder
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Method

• Mix warm water, sugar and yeast in a bowl.
• While the yeast is rising (about 3-4 minutes), in a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and psyllium.
• Mix and continuously add the yeast mixture and oil.
• Increase the speed to medium-high and blend for 3-4 minutes.
• Form the dough into a ball and let it rise for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200°C and prepare a baking tray. Oil it or line it with baking paper.
• Use your hands to spread the finished pizza dough over the entire surface of the baking sheet. The dough will shrink during baking, so don’t be afraid to stretch it out.
• Leave the unfolded dough to rise for another 10 minutes. Add favorite ingredients of your choice to the dough.
• Then place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
• Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Homemade pizza without yeast

This pizza doesn’t need a long rise. You will have it ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups of flour
• 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 200 g tomato passata
• 200 g mozzarella cheese (grated)
• fresh oregano (you can also choose other herbs according to your taste)
• chili peppers (optional)

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
• In a separate bowl, mix the water with the oil. Then add this mixture, in small portions, to the dough.
• Mix everything well until the dough is soft. However, it must not stick. If the dough is too dry, add more water.
• Roll out the dough on a floured rolling pin. You can also stretch it with your hands.
• Put the dough prepared in this way on a tray lined with baking paper, spread with passata and sprinkle with cheese and herbs. If you like a hotter dish, add chili peppers.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes until the pastry is golden.
• Your yeast-free pizza dough is ready and now all you have to do is enjoy.

Puff pastry pizza

Are you tired of lengthy preparations in the kitchen? Then try this super simple recipe that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 package of puff pastry (you can buy it at the grocery store)
• 1 cup tomato passata
• 1.5 cups mozzarella (shredded)
• 1 cup chopped hot peppers
• 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese

Method

• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Put the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and pierce it with a fork. Put the dough in the oven and bake it for 10 minutes.
• Then take it out and spread it with passata. Then spread the mozzarella and hot peppers evenly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and put back in the oven for 5 minutes.
• This quick pizza dough makes up to 8 servings and tastes great warm or cold.

Real Italian pizza

This type of food saw the light of day already in the 16th century. The most important part of a true Italian recipe is the correct preparation of the dough.

Let’s go!

Ingredients

• 600 ml of warm water
• 7 cups flour
• 2.5-3 tablespoons of fresh yeast (you can use 2 teaspoons of dry yeast)
• 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of sugar

Method

• Put the yeast in a bowl and cover it with warm water. Stir until the yeast dissolves.
• Pour flour onto the roll so that it resembles a volcano and pour the yeast and water directly into its tip. Add any other ingredients as well.
• Knead everything together for 10-15 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough is formed.
• Grease a bowl with a little olive oil and put the dough in it. Turn the dough in the bowl so that its surface is slightly oiled.
• Cover the bowl with the dough and let it rest for 4-5 hours. Make a cross on the surface of the dough with a knife. Italian tradition interprets this act as blessing the food.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Tip the dough out of the bowl onto a floured roll and divide it in half. Let it rest for a few minutes.
• Shape each part of the dough into a circle using your hands and place on the baking sheet.
• Bake each pizza for 10 minutes, then add mozzarella and other ingredients of your choice and taste. Place back in the oven and bake until the pastry is browned.
• Remove the finished pizza and decorate with a few leaves of fresh basil.

Recipe for pizza Tutti (Pizza con tutti)

Tutti means “everyone” in Italian. The name can be translated as “pizza with everything”.

This dish really appeals to everyone because it contains so many different ingredients.

Prepare one of the most popular Italian pizzas.

Ingredients

• pizza dough (see recipe above)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 cups tomato passata
• 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup thin slices of sausage or salami
• 2 cups mozzarella (finely shredded)
• ¼ cup parmesan
• pepper

Method

• Prepare the dough according to the instructions in the recipe above.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C.
• Divide the dough in half and shape both halves into a circle with your hands. Use flour to prevent the dough from sticking too much to your hands.
• Place the dough on a tray lined with baking paper and spread it with the prepared passata. Spread it over the entire surface.
• Then sprinkle the pizza with mushrooms, sausage, mozzarella and parmesan. Use half of all ingredients – use the other half for the second pizza.
• Drizzle a little olive oil over each pizza prepared in this way.
• Bake for 14 minutes until the pizza is golden. Finally, pepper the pizza and serve.

Cream base for pizza

Instead of tomato sauce, which is most often spread on the dough, you can use cream, which softens the whole dish beautifully.

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 1 and ¼ whole milk
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic (pressed)
• ¼ cup Parmesan (grated)

Method

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour and fry for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the flour is browned.
• Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in salt, pepper and garlic.
• Add the parmesan cheese and mix for another 30 seconds.
• Remove the pot from the heat and continue whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Leave to cool and spread on the pizza dough.
• Do not boil the sauce after adding the cheese, as lumps may form in the sauce.
• You can keep the sauce prepared in this way in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

In general, about the preparation of homemade pizza dough

The basic pizza dough is simple yeast dough. To prepare it, smooth or semi-coarse flour is used, to which a little oil, salt, yeast and milk are added. Instead of milk, it is possible to use water or buttermilk, kefir, and even beer.

Of course, other unleavened pizza doughs can also be used. This is, for example, dough with the addition of potatoes, bread dough or dough made from whole grain flour. Next, yogurt, cottage cheese or shortcrust pastry with the addition of raising powder. Preparing pizza from purchased puff pastry is quick.

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Shaping the pizza

The traditional and usual shape of pizza is round. A variety of molds of various sizes are used for this purpose. For a larger number of diners, or for bigger eaters, it is easier to prepare a pizza recipe on a baking sheet.

If you don’t have a pizza pan, bake the round shape in a cake pan. In addition, you can also prepare small pizzas of various sizes, which you cut out of the dough using a glass or pot lid.

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Pizza toppings

The rolled out and shaped dough is most often spread with ketchup, passata, tomato puree or a cream base, see the recipe above. For greater spiciness, you can use sharp ketchup or flavor it with chili spices or pressed garlic. Then it is enough to add a different combination of filling.

This can consist of tomatoes, cut into rounds, chopped onions, strips of peppers, thin rounds of zucchini, slices of ham, salami or, finely chopped, sausages, various meat or fish fillings, slightly stewed mushrooms, boiled eggs cut into rounds, crabs bars, sardines and other ingredients that you like and have available at the moment.

If you want a very spicy pizza, you can add hot peppers or olives. Slices of cheese are usually placed on top of the dish (you can also grate the cheese). At the end, the whole meal is seasoned and topped with basil, oregano or another favorite herb.

You can also divide the pizza topping into two or more flavors by marking out slices with a piece of dough and alternating the toppings.

Use this inspiration and prepare a pizza recipe at home that will be exactly to your taste. Enjoy your meal!