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A mouthwatering slice of pepperoni pizza with mushrooms and cheese, perfect for Pizza Night Recipes Meal Prep.

Easy Pizza Night Recipe

This recipe makes it easy to have a delicious pizza night with your family. You can prepare some ingredients ahead of time to make the process even smoother.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water 110° to 115°
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Sauce and Toppings
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups toppings of your choice like sliced pepperoni, cooked crumbled sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper or sliced olives, optional
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Pizza pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the oil and salt. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to grease the top. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  4. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.
  5. Combine the tomato sauce, oregano, and basil. Spread this mixture over each crust. Add your desired toppings, if using.
  6. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the toppings. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 972mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

You can prepare the dough and sauce ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. This makes pizza night even quicker during the week. Consider making extra dough to freeze for future use.

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