Yield: 4 Servings | Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza

An image of quick and easy pizza on a wooden cutting board.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.

Cost/Serving: $0.51

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour, divided in half*

1 Tablespoon instant yeast

1 Tablespoon sugar

2/3 cup and 2 Tablespoons warm water (100°F to 115°F)

Nonstick cooking spray

1 cup marinara sauce

6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese 

Toppings of your choice

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Collect, shred, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and water with a spoon.
  4. Gradually stir in the other cup of flour until mixture forms a ball.
  5. Dust a cutting board or clean countertop surface with flour. Put the ball of dough on the surface, then use your clean hands to knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
  6. Spray a bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Put the dough in the bowl and cover it with a clean dish towel. Put the bowl on the oven while it is preheating (but not on a burner that is turned on), and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes (preheating the oven will cause the stove top to be slightly warm and will help the dough rise).
  7. Spray a 12 x 16-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the dough into an even layer on the baking sheet. For a thicker crust, use a smalled baking sheet.
  8. Add a thin layer of marinara sauce, leaving a 1/2-inch crust on all edges.
  9. Add the shredded cheese and pizza toppings. Be careful not to put too many toppings on the pizza or it will be soggy.
  10. Bake for approximately 15 minutes until the crust is brown and the cheese melts and is slightly browned in spots. 
  11. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

 

*Make it whole grain! To make whole grain pizza crust, substitute 1 cup of 100% whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose flour. Increase the water to 1 cup and increase the baking time to 20 minutes.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 4, Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 280mg, Total Carbohydrates 56g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 5g (Incl. 3g Added Sugars), Protein 18g

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