Gourmet Herb Pizza in a Pan
A delicious and easy-to-make herb pizza baked in a pan. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Equipment Needed
- Baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 500.00 gAll-purpose flour(Use a high-quality flour for best results.)
- 300.00 gBread flour(Adds structure and chewiness.)
- 7.00 gActive dry yeast(Ensure yeast is fresh.)
- 2.00 tspSugar(Helps activate yeast.)
- 350.00 mlWarm water(Around 105-115°F (40-46°C).)
- 20.00 gOlive oil(High-quality extra virgin olive oil.)
- 15.00 gSalt(Kosher salt preferred.)
- 400.00 gTomato sauce(Homemade or good quality canned.)
- 200.00 gMozzarella cheese(Shredded mozzarella.)
- 20.00 gFresh basil leaves(Freshly chopped.)
- 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced.)
- 1.00 mediumOnion(Diced.)
- 1.00 mediumRed bell pepper(Diced.)
Instructions
Combine flour and yeast in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add sugar and mix well.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Gradually add warm water, mixing with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add olive oil and salt, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
Estimated time: 8 minutes
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Transfer dough to the prepared pan and gently spread to cover the bottom.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Top with tomato sauce, garlic, and onion.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Estimated time: 5 minutes