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Most people crave pizza; when they do, they often reach for their phones and order it. It’s convenient and easy to do so, but have you ever thought of making pizza at home?

There are several reasons why you should eat homemade pizza. It’s healthier, and you can decide what ingredients go on your pizza and customize it according to your family members’ personal preferences. Most supermarkets sell pizza bases, and they’re typically healthier than restaurant versions. You can also make your pizza base at home.

We love homemade pizza. When we lived in Europe, we used to buy oven-baked pizza at the supermarket a lot, and then we got tired of eating it. Restaurant pizza uses excessive corn meal at the base of the pizza, which causes acidity, bloating, and lethargy in the body.

Phytic acid can also disrupt your gut bacteria. If you have ever felt tired and drained after eating pizza, your body is providing you with a signal to change course. For me, the solution was simple: homemade pizza. It was good. Then there were times when we rented apartments without an oven. We had to come up with creative ways to enjoy pizza without baking it. And we did!

Today, I am sharing with you my top tricks in making pizza at home. Plus, there are a variety of different toppings you can use, you can cater your pizza according to your mood and the ingredients you have at hand.

What do you need to make Homemade pizza?

Pizza bases, Pizza Sauce, Tabasco sauce, Sriracha sauce, Dried Parsley, Dried Basil, Dried Rosemary, Onion Powder, Salt, Sugar, Black Olives, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, Chicken breasts, Red bell pepper, Basil leaves, Garlic cloves and Oil.

Choose medium-sized pizza bases. 20 cm pizza bases, which are 8 inches in diameter, can fit into a frying pan. They are sold in the supermarket, but you can also make them fresh at home.

For the Pizza Sauce, we chose Mutti can tomato (finely chopped) as it has a sweet and tangy taste. We used Hot sauce for a spicy kick, but this is optional and will depend on whether you want a spicy pizza. One of the nice hot sauce combinations is Tabasco sauce and Sriracha sauce.

No oven utensils: Pan with a lid that can fit a 20 cm pizza. (Not necessary if you intend to bake in the oven)

Black olives add a slight vinegary taste to the pizza, cutting through the cheesiness. However, use whatever olives you have. If you don’t have olives, use sliced jalapeno chilies that have been soaked in vinegar.

Mozzarella and cheddar cheeses add a sharp taste to the pizza, while parmesan cheese adds a creamy taste. Chicken breasts were used in this pizza; other options include shrimp, salami, and beef. Red bell pepper adds crunch and sweetness, basil leaves add herbaceous flavour, and garlic cloves and oil add heat.

Other Ideas for Pizza toppings

Pesto, spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, prosciutto, jalapeno chilies, fig and goat cheese.

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Thinly slice the garlic cloves and add them to a pot. Wash and chop the chicken breasts into little cubes. Add butter to your pan, add the chicken cubes, and let it cook on medium-high heat. Chop up the red pepper and add it to the pan with the chicken as soon as the chicken has browned slightly. The chicken will be cooked after seven to eight minutes.

Cook the Pizza Sauce: Add the can of tomatoes to the small pot with the caramelized garlic. The brand Mutti has a rich and robust tomato flavor. Italian tomatoes are best for making pizza sauce. Plenty of companies offer quality tomatoes in a can. Look for the Made in Italy branding or 100 % Italian.

Add the spices, such as dried basil, parsley, rosemary, onion powder, and salt. Sugar helps to balance the pizza sauce’s acidity. The sauce will have to simmer for approximately 20 minutes to reach a thick consistency.

Prepare the Cheeses: Grate the cheeses or use pre-grated cheese, and slice up the olives and basil leaves. Add the pizza sauce to the pizza base. Add the cooked chicken and red bell peppers. Add the basil leaves and grated mozzarella cheese, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.

Cook the pizza: There are two ways to cook this homemade pizza. The first method is to use a pan on the stove with a lid, and the second is to use an oven. If you have an oven, you can pop it in until the cheese has melted.

There are two types of pizza bases sold at the supermarket. One is frozen, and the other is the fresh (non-frozen) pizza bases:

Frozen pizza bases have a longer shelf life and can be stored in the freezer for months. To use them, simply defrost them and add your toppings before placing them in the oven. They’re convenient and cheap.

Non-frozen pizza bases can be found in the fridge section of the supermarket or the bread section. They have a shorter shelf life and a softer texture.

When using non-frozen pizza bases, it will take approximately five minutes to cook on a stovetop pan, provided that the pan is covered with a lid. When the cheese melts, the pizza is ready. Check the bottom of the pizza to ensure it is not cooking faster than the cheese melting.

Non-frozen Pizza bases take five to seven minutes to cook in a preheated oven. Frozen pizza bases require ten to fifteen minutes at 425°F (220°C) in the oven. Pizza is not complicated. It’s easy, and this recipe is healthy.

What can you Serve with Homemade Pizza?

So many recipes can be served alongside homemade pizza, such as Kale Salad and Greek Salad.

How to Store Homemade Pizza?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days. Pizza can be frozen for three months. Reheat the pizza on the stove or in the oven. Many people pre-cook the chicken and pizza sauce, grate the cheeses, and place them in separate containers in the freezer. Store-bought pizza bases can last for three months in the freezer. Making the pizza will require a short amount of time to assemble and bake it. This is a convenient way to have homemade pizza on busy weeknights and weekends.