Italian Sheet Pan Pizza
A delicious and easy Italian-style sheet pan pizza with a crispy crust, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick homemade pizza night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
10 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Mix until a dough forms, then turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Lightly grease a sheet pan (approximately 9×13 inches) with olive oil.
Press the dough evenly into the sheet pan, stretching it to the edges. If it resists, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Distribute the sliced mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove from oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.