There are many, many, many different types of pizza recipes that you can explore but I have listed my top 5 best pizza recipes because they are relatively simple to make. A good pizza by rule of thumb should be basic. The more ingredients you pile on top, the heavier the pizza is and harder to slide into a wood pizza oven (if you have one) but if you’re using a pizza pan in the oven then you’ll be ok.
The other factor of overloading with ingredients is the digestive aspects. The more you add, the more you need to burn off. So below are simple and easy recipe ideas to choose from.
- Neapolitan (also a variation of the Margherita) Pizza: This classic pizza features a simple tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. To make it, start by preheating your oven to 230°C (450°F). Stretch and shape a ball of pizza dough into a thin, round crust and place it on a lightly floured baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then top with a few fresh basil leaves. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Pepperoni Pizza: This classic topping is always a hit with kids and adults alike. To make a pepperoni pizza, follow the instructions for the Margherita Pizza, but add slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese before baking.
- BBQ Chicken Pizza: For a tasty twist on traditional pizza, try this BBQ chicken pizza. Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over a stretched and shaped pizza dough. Top with cooked, shredded chicken, red onion slices, and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Veggie Pizza: This pizza is a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables. Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over a stretched and shaped pizza dough. Top with your choice of vegetables, such as sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, and onions. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the vegetables, then bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Meat Lovers Pizza: For the ultimate carnivorous pizza, try this meat lovers pizza. Preheat your oven to 230°C (450°F). Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over a stretched and shaped pizza dough. Top with a mixture of your favorite meats, such as sausage, pepperoni, ham, and bacon. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meat, then bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
