Homemade Pizza

2/21 Edited to

... Read moreMaking homemade pizza using pita bread is a fantastic shortcut that delivers amazing flavors without the hassle of making dough from scratch. The use of Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce as the base adds a sweet and tangy twist that pairs wonderfully with the melted shredded cheese and sharpness of sliced onions. I personally love seasoning each layer carefully with a combination of black pepper, salt, and crushed red pepper as it builds layers of heat and depth, making every bite flavorful and exciting. Air frying the pizza at 400 degrees ensures a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese in just 5 minutes, making it ideal for a quick snack or a convenient meal after a busy day. I’ve experimented with different toppings such as bell peppers, mushrooms, and even cooked chicken pieces to add variety without compromising the ease of preparation. One tip I found helpful is to pre-season the pita bread lightly with olive oil before applying the BBQ sauce, which helps achieve a crisper base. Additionally, using two layers of shredded cheese not only creates a gooey texture but also helps in balancing the spicy seasoning so it’s not overwhelming. For those interested in homemade pizza sauce alternatives, you can substitute the BBQ sauce with traditional tomato sauce or even a spicy arrabbiata sauce for a personal touch. The versatility of this recipe makes it suitable for family meals, and it’s also kid-friendly as it’s quick and customizable. If you’re into experimenting with air fryer recipes, this is a must-try that combines convenience with delicious results. Don’t forget to share your variations and tips with fellow pizza lovers under #pizzaathome, #airfryerrecipe, and #pizzarecipes to spread the joy of homemade pizza made easy!

1 comment

Rachel's images
Rachel

I love 🍕

Related posts

Four quick homemade pizzas made on slice bread, two with pepperoni and two with mixed vegetables and olives, baked to a golden crisp on a baking sheet.
Ingredients for quick homemade pizza: slice bread, a jar of Rao's pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, and sliced black olives.
A step-by-step guide showing how to make slice bread pizza, including preheating the oven to 375°F, placing bread on a baking sheet, spreading sauce, and adding toppings.
Quick Homemade Pizza, No Dough
Some nights call for easy comfort food 🍞🍕 No dough, no waiting, just slice bread, sauce, cheese, and whatever toppings you love. This came out crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and ready in minutes. Perfect for busy nights, picky eaters, or when you just want something cozy. Save this fo
Rooted&Nourished

Rooted&Nourished

747 likes

Easy Homemade Pizza With Fresh Milled Flour🍕
I just got a grain mill and it’s so fun to use. This is the second thing I’ve made with fresh milled flour and it hasn’t disappointed me yet! Did you know that fresh milled flour has 40 out of the 44 essential nutrients humans need? This pizza tasted so good but knowing it is providing me with a lo
Megan Nguyen

Megan Nguyen

271 likes

A rectangular homemade school lunch pizza in a baking pan, generously topped with melted mozzarella cheese and ground meat, with the text "SCHOOL LUNCH Pizza" overlaid, illustrating an easy recipe.
Homemade School Pizza Recipe! 🍕✨
Craving that classic school pizza? Try this easy homemade version! Ingredients: • Dough: • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast • 1 tsp sugar • 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C) • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 t
Walltr

Walltr

2155 likes

Homemade Bagel Pizza
#pizzaathome #bagelpizza #quickandeasyrecipes
_cookingwithtamiaa_

_cookingwithtamiaa_

2669 likes

Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites
1 Jar of marinara sauce 1 bag of pizza style shredded cheese 1 bag of pepperonis 1 bag of mini bagels Preheat the oven to 350° then grab a sheet pan place parchment paper on top, pull apart each bagel lay them on your pan then spoon out marinara sauce from jar put on top of bagels then add t
HILLZ

HILLZ

1408 likes

A plate of six homemade mini pizza bagels topped with melted cheese and pepperoni, with text 'HOMEMADE PIZZA BAGELS' and a 'SWIPE' arrow indicating more content.
Various ingredients for pizza bagels are displayed on a wooden board, including mini bagels, shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese, pizza sauce, and turkey pepperoni.
A blue bowl contains a stick of butter and dried oregano, next to two spice jars labeled 'Oregano' and 'Italian Seasoning', for preparing the bagel spread.
Homemade Pizza Bagels (kid-friendly) ✨
I made these today with my 5 year old. Not only was it fun to make but tasted amazing too. Super easy to cook and fun idea to customize different flavors. ✨🤍 #dayinmylife #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary #lemon8diarychallenge @Lemon8 Food @Captain Lemon8
𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓎 𝐿𝒶𝓋𝑜𝓇𝒶 🤍

𝒮𝒽𝒶𝓎 𝐿𝒶𝓋𝑜𝓇𝒶 🤍

7723 likes

Homemade Pizza Dough
This is a pretty simple but good pizza dough recipe. Easy to make, beginner friendly. Recipe is for 1 crust. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 packet dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup warm water (110°F or 45°C) 2 tablespoons olive oil -Preheat oven t
Angie

Angie

472 likes

Homemade Pizza
Your girls in the kitchen❤️ Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1 Cup Bread Flour 2 tsp Active dry Yeast 1 tsp Sugar 2 tsp Salt 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Cup Warm Water Toppings (I used marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni) YOU NEED A PIZZA PAN WITH HOLES FOR THIS RECIPE
DJ

DJ

14 likes

homemade cheese pizza ♡
save money live better 😋 instead of buying, make the pizza at home 🩷 - - - - - - - - #pizzaathome #pizzaideas #pizzamaking #homemaderecipes #baking
noemi🦋

noemi🦋

41 likes

Several homemade pizza rolls, sprinkled with herbs and cheese, are neatly arranged in light pink meal prep containers, ready for consumption.
A hand holds a package of Mission Zero high-fiber, zero net carb tortillas, highlighting the product used for the pizza rolls.
A hand holds a package of Frigo CheeseHead Light String cheese, indicating the type of cheese used in the recipe.
Homemade pizza rolls on a calorie deficit 🍕
59 calories per roll. Mission zero tortilla -25 calories per tortilla Light string cheese - (I did Frigo cheesehead) this is 50 calories per cheese stick. I cut my cheese stick in half giving you 25 calories. Pizza sauce- choose whichever. You use so little pizza sauce It came out to 1 calori
Sarahj1018

Sarahj1018

8828 likes

A child's hand gently presses on a round, unbaked pizza dough, which has been poked with holes, resting on parchment paper. This step is part of preparing homemade pizza dough before adding toppings.
A round, unbaked pizza dough, prepared on parchment paper, is evenly covered with a layer of red tomato sauce, ready for additional toppings.
A freshly baked homemade pizza with melted cheese and pepperoni slices on top, resting on parchment paper, showcasing the final delicious result of the easy pizza dough recipe.
Homemade pizza dough recipe that is so easy!
My 3 year old loved helping me with this and it's so easy and yummy! 🍕🍅 Ingredients 1. 2-2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 2. 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoon) 3. 1 ½ teaspoons sugar 4. ¾ teaspoon salt I usually add a pinch more. 5. ⅛-¼ teaspoon garlic powder and/or dried basil leaves
Court✨️🍄🌿

Court✨️🍄🌿

259 likes

Homemade Pizza
Ingredients: -1 1/4 cup flour -1/2 t salt -onion and garlic powder(optional) -1 t yeast disolved in 1/2 cup warm water. Mix together to make dough. Spread out with oiled hands on parchment paper. Add toppings and Bake at 450F. Makes 1 pizza. #pizzaathome #pizzaideas #pizzanight #homem
truckerwifeconfessions

truckerwifeconfessions

484 likes

18-20 points homemade low carb pizza
Okay guys and gals! I found a replacement for me when the rest of the family is having pizza. I’m just starting low carb in an effort to control blood sugar. I doubled the recipe to make a whole cookie sheet of it so we could share. I used 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 2 cups Parmesan, 2 eggs and 2ts
IzzyLemon87

IzzyLemon87

1305 likes

Homemade Cheesy Pizza Pockets
Skip delivery and make these gooey, cheesy pizza pockets right at home! They’re stuffed with melty cheese, savory toppings, and wrapped in golden, flaky dough. Perfect for snacks, meals, or game nights. Ingredients: 🌾 1 package refrigerated pizza dough (or homemade dough) 🧀 1 cup shredded
foodandrecipes

foodandrecipes

25 likes

A freshly baked homemade pepperoni pizza with melted cheese and a crispy crust is shown on a baking sheet. The text "HOMEMADE PIZZA" is overlaid, emphasizing the dish as a favorite Saturday night meal.
Homemade Pizza
Homemade pizza is our favorite Saturday night dinner! My simple and delicious pizza crust recipe makes homemade pizza a breeze! What’s your family favorite Saturday night dinner? Ingredients: - 2 cups lukewarm water - 1 tbsp sugar - 1 tbsp (or one pack) of active dry yeast - 4 1/2 cups packe
hayley

hayley

131 likes

Homemade Pizza
Pizza from scratch!! 👩🏻 Home Recipe #homemade pizza sauce #pizzamaking #pizza sauce #personal pizza #homemade pizza dough #pizza #recipes #healthy #healthypizza #sauce Las Vegas
Serena Dabney

Serena Dabney

404 likes

Homemade Pizza Recipe
I love making homemade pizza for the kids Here’s what I needed 1/2 cup Mushrooms (finely diced and sauteed) 1 green bell peppers (finely diced and sauteed) 1/2 white onion (finely diced and sauteed) 16 oz of freshly grated mozzarella I use the freshly made dough from Whole Foods when I
Organicallyjae

Organicallyjae

76 likes

Homemade Deep Dish Pizza
INGREDIENTS Deep Pan 2 cans pizza dough Pizza sauce Cheese (I used a mozzarella and provolone cheese blend and a pizza blend of cheese) Pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives, mushrooms, ham, bacon pieces, bell peppers and red onion DIRECTIONS 🔥 Preheat oven to 400 degrees Your g
Heather

Heather

466 likes

Easy Homemade pizza crust
Do you eat pineapples on your pizza? Homemade 2 ingredient pizza crust Ingredients 1 cup of self rising flour 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I added more seasonings but that’s optional #pizza #homemade #pizzarecipes #pizzalovers #2ingredients
Gourmetlashay

Gourmetlashay

678 likes

Homemade Pizza
#homemadepizza #pizzaathome
Tiffany Hines

Tiffany Hines

25 likes

A hand holds a slice of a large, round homemade pop tart pizza with pink frosting and colorful sprinkles, revealing a jam filling. The pop tart sits on brown paper in a cardboard box.
Three large, round homemade pop tart pizzas, each cut into slices, are displayed in cardboard boxes on a wooden surface. They feature different frostings, including pink with sprinkles and purple.
A close-up shows a hand holding a slice of a large, round homemade pop tart pizza with purple frosting and a dark berry filling. A knife is visible next to the sliced tart in a box.
homemade pop tart pizza!
#poptart #poptartrecipe #dessert #desserts #tart
Hailey Michelle

Hailey Michelle

733 likes

Homemade Pizza Crust- Gluten Free & High Protein🍕
What can’t Greek yogurt do?!?! Recipe: 1) Mix- 2 cups of gluten free flour or reg flour Garlic 4 tablespoons of baking powder 2) Add in 2 cups of greek yogurt and knead together 3) Form your crust ON a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Forming on the counter first makes it hard
Gracey

Gracey

39 likes

Homemade pizza
This crust from Trader Joe’s is literally the best! If you like the crust to be a little crunchy, this one is for you! #lemon8diarychallenge #foodie #pizza #dinnerideas
Jenn R

Jenn R

120 likes

Homemade Easy Cheesy Pizza Pockets🧀
Ingredients:📝 1 refrigerated pizza dough ½ cup pizza sauce (120 ml) 1 cup shredded mozzarella (100 g) ½ cup diced chicken ham (75 g) ¼ tsp garlic powder Olive oil for brushing Directions:📍 Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Roll dough: Roll out dough and cut into 4 squares.
rosario vnz 🇸🇻

rosario vnz 🇸🇻

18 likes

Homemade Pizza Rolls🍕🤍
Who want some?🍕🤍 #homemadefood #food #pizzarolls #pizza #homemade
🖤🍒ʟᴀʟʏ🍒🖤

🖤🍒ʟᴀʟʏ🍒🖤

59 likes

Homemade Pizza!!
Ever since I started making pizza at home, I refused to purchase pizza again. It’s so cheap to make and my kids love it!! I hope you enjoy this recipe! #lemon8challenge #cocusocial #pizzamaking #momlifestyle
TheKingsDaughter

TheKingsDaughter

111 likes

A close-up of several slices of homemade pizza on a baking sheet, with text overlay indicating "HOMEMADE PIZZA FOR UNDER $7" and "how to do it →". The pizza has melted cheese and seasonings.
Various pizza ingredients are laid out on a gray surface, including vegetable oil, seasoning, pizza crust mix, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and shredded cheese, with text indicating their approximate costs and serving sizes.
A white bowl contains pizza crust mix with hot water added, ready to be stirred, with the instruction "Add hot water & mix" displayed.
Homemade Pizza for Under $7
Did you know Walmart has pizza dough packets for under $1? Here’s how I made pizza at home for cheap! *I only calculated the main pizza ingredients, I assume you already have seasonings, water, and oil at home! Ingredients: • Great Value pizza crust mix • Water • Vegetable oil • Pizza sauce
Abby

Abby

157 likes

Homemade Pizza
Eat or Pass? I learned how to make homemade pizza, now I can’t stop making it😭 Got the recipe from @ moribyan on tiktok: INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cups bread flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water, lukewarm 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil T
Paulette Pawa

Paulette Pawa

26 likes

Homemade pizza is easier than you think✨️
4 ingredients is all you need for a pretty tasty and simple pizza Dough. After you have your dough made then you add on toppings. This is what gives the pizza some personality, but for now I just wanted a sausage pizza. If you find yourself buying frozen pizzas, just give this a try. Prepare your d
🫔🍕🥓Aesthetic Snacker🍟🌮🍱

🫔🍕🥓Aesthetic Snacker🍟🌮🍱

144 likes

Homemade Pizza
If you need an at home date night idea, making homemade personal pizzas together should be one. So yummy and so fun. #homemadepizza #datenightideas #pizza #cooking #cookingathome
dabrionnecherry

dabrionnecherry

58 likes

Homemade pizza dough recipe! 🍕🍅
My fiancé and I did a Christmas themed at home date night and I made homemade pizza, we decorated gingerbread houses, and had homemade hot chocolate and watched a Christmas movie! It was so fun and easy and would be awesome with kids too! Here’s my easy pizza dough recipe for a really delicious cru
Tara Murray

Tara Murray

21 likes

-Homemade Pizza-
This homemade pizza is just to die for. With over 70g of protein in the whole pizza ! My husband & son absolutely love it. Create your toppings to your likings. I will be making a video on how to make the dough itself pretty soon. 😉 butter dressing for crust 🧈 Butter Olive oil
Nena Torres

Nena Torres

10 likes

Homemade Pizza Rolls. 🍕
🧂 Ingredients • 10–12 egg roll wrappers • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • ½ cup pizza sauce (plus more for dipping) • ½ cup mini pepperoni (or diced regular pepperoni) • ½ tsp Italian seasoning • Olive oil spray or melted butter (for br
Shelby Stull Hellard

Shelby Stull Hellard

201 likes

Hands are shown kneading homemade pizza dough on a dark, floured countertop, with the text 'HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH' overlaid.
A metal bowl contains a frothy mixture of active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water, ready to sit for 5-7 minutes, with an inset showing the frothy texture.
A metal bowl holds the yeast mixture, with flour, salt, and oil added, ready to be mixed for the pizza dough.
★ EASY HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE ★
we love a good homemade meal, i’ve used a few diff recipes for this dough and i’ve failed a few times: so feel free to ask me any questions! the best part is you definitely have all these ingredients at home!!! #sourdough #pizza #homemade #easydinner #dinnerideas #unfiltered #le
chey

chey

385 likes

Homemade pizza 🍕
This recipe is super easy to make. It’s cheaper than buying Domino’s and it’s very rewarding and you know what stuff you are putting into your pizza and it’s also fun to do with your kids or your husband or any significant other you have. I definitely recommend this recipe.
Bree🫶🏻

Bree🫶🏻

112 likes

Homemade Pizza’s 🍕
What I eat in a day: Home Edition🥘 Homemade Pizza’s 🍕 #pizza #food #homemade #fyp #lemon8challenge
Versatile Lay

Versatile Lay

118 likes

Homemade Pizza Dough 🍕
Typically every Friday night, or most Friday nights, have a pizza and family night. I always make homemade pizza and we rarely order it because let’s be real, it’s expensive. We recently got a new Pitboss smoker and wanted to try baking the pizzas in the smoker! They turned out soooooo good, so
Brittany Norris

Brittany Norris

19 likes

Homemade Totinos Pizza Rolls
Homemade Totinos Pizza Rolls Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0hcIx1W7 Mom life, Messy Kitchen, Delicious Results! Thank you @feedingtinybellies for this great recipe!! Everyone loved these!! Definitely going to be making these again soon! Ingredients: - 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Recipes Galore!

Recipes Galore!

16 likes

Homemade pizza night
I get the $1 French bread from Walmart, cut it in half, and top it with pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, green pepper and whatever toppings everyone wants. Bake it at 475 for 10-15 minutes. #pizzarollsathome #pizza #easyrecipe #recipes #easydinneridea #dinner
Jean Kelly-Lee

Jean Kelly-Lee

385 likes

Homemade Pizza 🍕
📍Pizza Pizza!!!!!! (swipe) For the dough - 3 cups of Bread Flour -2 table spoons of olive oil -1 pack of fast rise yeast -2 tsp of salt -1 table spoon of sugar For the Sauce - Red vine tomatoes 🍅 - Fresh Basil - Whole red onion - Minced garlic For the toppings - White
Monroe H.

Monroe H.

29 likes

Homemade Focaccia-style Pizza | Meat Lovers
This focaccia pizza is a bit of effort, but worth every single minute! For timing purposes, it takes about half an hour to prep the dough, 4 hours total for the dough to rise and be ready, then another hour to top and cook the pizza. I’ve modified the recipe from the food blog, Displaced Hous
Murial

Murial

175 likes

Homemade viral pizza 🍕 🔥
Dominos dont have nothing on this homemade pizza 🍕🙌🏾 Full recipe is posted!! We have heat over here 🔥 #jenniovittles #viralpizza #homemadepizza #pizza #pizzaathome Cincinnati
Jennio.Vittles

Jennio.Vittles

689 likes

Homemade pizza sauce made with fresh tomatoes
What I use- 6 tomatoes medium size 2 clove garlic 1 small purple onion Dash of oregano Pinch of salt Dash of black pepper Dash of basi
DeliciouslyMine

DeliciouslyMine

20 likes

Homemade Pizza 🍕
Here’s a fun, quick & easy homemade pizza recipe . #pizza #pizzahacks #homemadepizza #pizzaathome #pizzanight
TopTierCook

TopTierCook

454 likes

Pepperoni vs. Meat Lovers: Homemade Pizza Wars
Homemade pizza night turned into a full-on flavor battle — classic pepperoni vs. meat lovers. Two styles, two personalities, and one serious dilemma: which one are you choosing first? If you love food battles, plating inspo, and behind-the-scenes chef content, you can watch full CMX Competition
ChefMade

ChefMade

428 likes

Easy Homemade Pizza Idea You Need to Try
Ahkel's Kitchen

Ahkel's Kitchen

154 likes

Easy homemade pizza dough
This is my favorite recipe it makes the perfect fluffy crust 🤤 Ingredients🥣 -2 cups all-purpose flour -2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast -1 tablespoon sugar -1 teaspoon salt -3/4 cup warm water -2 tablespoons olive oil Directions👩🏻‍🍳 -Active yeast. Add warm water, yeast, and sugar t
Lillyetta.shay🌿

Lillyetta.shay🌿

50 likes

Homemade pizza sticks! 😍
Homemade Pizza Sticks 🍕🧀 A quick and fun dinner idea featuring cheesy, pepperoni-filled pizza sticks paired with a fresh Caesar salad. Ingredients: 2 rolls crescent roll dough 8 string cheese sticks Pepperoni slices 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Grated P
alannapastoor

alannapastoor

279 likes

A close-up of homemade pizza dough, lightly dusted with flour, serves as the background for a recipe. The text overlay lists ingredients for homemade pizza dough: 1 cup water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp active dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 1/2 cups flour, and 1 tsp salt.
Homemade Pizza Dough
✨Homemade Pizza Dough✨ In a large bowl, warm water to roughly 110°F, using a kitchen thermometer. Add the sugar to the warm water. Gently stir in the active dry yeast and let sit for 10 minutes, or until the yeast is activated and foamy. Once it is active, add the olive oil and mix. In a s
TIffany Jones

TIffany Jones

9 likes

Homemade Pizza Pockets 🍕
#dinnerideas #snacks #lunch #homemadeideas #homecook
Iamschlishalakia

Iamschlishalakia

88 likes

See more