🍕❤️ Family-Size Pizza Recipe
🥖 The Dough:
Ingredients:
500g all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1 teaspoon dried thyme (za’atar optional)
~300 ml warm water (adjust as needed)
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, powdered milk, dry yeast, and thyme.
Add the oil and mix gently.
Gradually add warm water, mixing continuously until the dough comes together and becomes soft, elastic, and slightly sticky.
Knead for about 8–10 minutes.
Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
🍅 The Pizza Sauce:
Ingredients:
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Place the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a small saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft and cooked through.
Blend or mash the mixture into a smooth sauce.
Return to heat, add olive oil, thyme, and salt, then simmer for 5 more minutes until thickened.
🧀 Toppings (Garnish):
You can get creative with the toppings. Here are the suggested ones:
Colored bell peppers (sliced)
Black olives (pitted and sliced)
Tuna, cooked chicken breast, or kofta (pre-cooked and seasoned)
Grated cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
Extra dried thyme (for sprinkling)
🍽️ Assembly & Baking:
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your family-size baking tray or pizza pan.
Spread a generous layer of the prepared sauce over the dough.
Add your desired toppings.
Finish with a generous layer of grated cheese and a light sprinkle of thyme.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing.
😋 Serve & Enjoy!
Cut into squares or wedges and serve hot. It’s perfect for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or anytime you’re craving a hearty homemade pizza!
Let me know if you want a printable version or a smaller/faster variation too!