Homemade Pizza Recipe

Introduction
There’s nothing quite like a freshly baked homemade pizza.

With a crispy crust, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, this recipe lets you customize your pizza just the way you like it.

Whether it’s for a family dinner, a party, or a cozy night in, making pizza at home is fun, easy, and delicious.

Ingredients
For the pizza dough:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/4 cups warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

For the toppings:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Assorted toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, olives, sausage, etc.)

Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
Make the dough: