Homemade Pizza

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No time to make your own dough? Buy it pre-made at the supermarket for a fast weeknight meal.
Also feel free to use any toppings you like.
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Item No. REC12053
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
37m
Easy
6
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Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 1/2 cups flour, plus more for coating
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Toppings

  • Pizza sauce
  • 3/4 package (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni slices, optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Utensils needed

  • Medium Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Instructions

Step 1
In a medium bowl, stir together yeast and warm water until dissolved. Add remaining dough ingredients and stir vigorously to combine, then allow to rest for 10 minutes. 

Step 2
Lightly coat a rolling pin with flour, then roll dough into a 10x10-inch square. 

Step 3
Lightly grease the Ninja® Sheet Pan. Press rolled dough onto the pan and top with pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. Using a brush or your fingers, gently rub olive oil onto outer edge of crust. 

Step 4
Select AIR ROAST, set temperature to 450°F, and set time to 12 minutes. Press START/PAUSE to begin preheating. 

Step 5
When unit has preheated, place pan in oven. 

Step 6
When cooking is complete, remove pan from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.