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How to Make Mike's Homemade Pizza - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of ordering pizza from the same old chain restaurants? Do you crave the taste of a homemade, fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza? Look no further, because Mike's Homemade Pizza recipe is here to save the day! Whether you're a pizza aficionado or a casual pizza lover, this recipe will surely impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

What sets Mike's Homemade Pizza apart from the rest is its simplicity and authenticity. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 12-inch pizzas

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Make the dough: Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; add yeast mixture and stir until dough comes together. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Place dough into the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, sugar, oregano, garlic powder, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle. Place dough onto two 12-inch pizza pans; cover with sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 370mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 177mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 169mg

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