How to Make Pizza with Store-Bought Dough: A DIY Topping Night

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How to Make Pizza with Store-Bought Dough: A DIY Topping Night

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to bring family and friends together, try our guide on how to make pizza with store-bought dough. This DIY approach allows everyone to personalize their pizza with their favorite toppings, making it a hit for the kids and adults.

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 438kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Pizza stone or baking sheet
Rolling Pin
Pizza Cutter
Mixing bowls
Baking parchment (if needed)

Ingredients

1 ball of store-bought pizza dough
½ cup pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
flour for dusting
Toppings of choice: pepperoni slices, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, black olives, sausage crumbles, sliced onions, fresh spinach, feta, ham, pineapple chunks, prosciutto, arugula, burrata, and fresh basil leaves.

Instructions

Remove store-bought pizza dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Distribute your chosen toppings evenly over the cheese.
Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
If using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone in the oven. If using a baking sheet, place it directly in the oven.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Slice and serve hot.

Notes

Storage Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze To freeze, allow the cooked pizza to cool completely, Slice it, then wrap individual slices in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped slices in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Reheat Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

Substitutions

Store-Bought Pizza Dough: Use gluten-free dough for a gluten-free option.
Cheese: Substitute dairy-free cheese for a vegan pizza.
Sauce: Try Alfredo sauce, pesto, or a garlic butter topping.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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