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If you know me, you’ll know I’m a pizza enthusiast. Give me pizza crust and cheese, and I’m happy. So it’s only fitting that today we’re talking all things pizza from the best pizza dough recipe to Neapolitan pizza and Detroit style pizza recipes, to even my favorite kitchen tools for a pizza night at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Dough Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Every pizza starts with a good base, so let’s break down how to make pizza dough. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My favorite pizza dough recipe<\/a> only calls for five ingredients: 00 flour, all-purpose flour, salt, active dry yeast, and olive oil. 00 flour is a super finely ground Italian flour that makes Neapolitan pizza so special. Because 00 flour is high in protein and low in gluten, it yields a pizza with a light, tender, and crispy crust. This is key because no one wants a tough pizza. If you can\u2019t find 00 flour at your local grocery store, you can also order it from Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also Detroit style pizza dough<\/a> which differs from Neapolitan dough<\/a> since it doesn’t require any kneading by hand and only uses AP flour. This makes it the perfect pizza dough to bake in a pan and gives you a thick pizza crust with those crispy edges that a Detroit style slice is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you freeze pizza dough?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! If you\u2019re making pizza dough ahead, you can double the recipe, portion it out into 4 pieces, and once it\u2019s done resting\/rising\/doing its thing, wrap it up tightly with plastic wrap and pop it in the freezer for a later day. Just be sure to take it out, let it thaw, and come to room temp before attempting to roll it out and make a pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the best store-bought pizza dough?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I will admit, I don\u2019t always have time to make pizza dough from scratch. And since I\u2019m an equal opportunity pizza consumer, I’m not against buying pizza dough when I’m in a pinch. I’ve found Whole Foods and Eataly to have the best pre-made pizza dough that you can grab in the refrigerated section, but it’s also worth checking at your local Italian deli to see if they make and sell their own dough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Neapolitan Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We’ve talked all about Neapolitan pizza dough, now let’s talk about some of my favorite ways to use it. You can keep it simple with my three cheese pizza<\/a> or try something new like chicken parmesan pizza<\/a>. Let’s just agree on one thing LOTS of cheese is a given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Cheese Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Burrata Pepperoni Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Burrata Pizza Pie<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Squash Blossom Pizza with Burrata<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Parmesan Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Broccolini Sausage Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Smoked Mozzarella and Sausage Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Detroit Style Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is Detroit style pizza? Traditionally Detroit style pizza is a rectangular pizza known for the thick crust with crispy laced edges of bubbling cheese and tomato sauce. It’s LOADED with cheese, so you’ll get a bit of gooey and crispy cheese in every bite. And for toppings \u2013 well, anything is fair game. I’ve also included a few similar style pizza recipes that I think you’ll love if you’re a fan of the thick and crispy crust and gooey cheesy center of a Detroit style pizza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loaded Vegetable Detroit Style Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Detroit Style Sausage Fennel Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Roman Zucchini Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Deep Dish Butternut Squash Pizza with Bacon and Brussels<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Caprese Focaccia Bread<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Fruit Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re looking for a fruit pizza recipe, look no further. From figs to peaches, you really can’t go wrong with your toppings. Oh, and you can’t forget about Hawaiian Pizza<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arugula Fig Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled Cherry Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Hawaiian Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Crispy Prosciutto, Plum and Burrata Flatbread<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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White Pizza & Pesto Pizza Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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White pizza is basically pizza without the red sauce. Instead, white pizza sauce is made of a combination of olive oil, garlic, and copious amounts of cheese. Similarly, pesto pizza uses pesto as the base instead of red sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Pizza with Spinach and Lemon<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Pizza with Basil Vinaigrette<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Burrata Snap Pea and Asparagus Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bacon Brussels Leek Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Pesto Pea Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Pesto Caprese Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Sweet Corn and Basil Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Flatbread Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flatbread pizza is nothing fancy, just really great pizza dough that\u2019s baked until it\u2019s super crispy. From classics like caramelized onion flatbread<\/a> to BLT flatbread<\/a> you’ll love these recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parmesan Pecorino Steak Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
BLT Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Eggplant and Herb Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Caramelized Onion Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Potato and Caviar Flatbread<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Charred Tomato Pesto Flatbread<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Veggie Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let me tell you I live for a veggie pizza. Sky’s the limit for veggie pizza toppings, mushrooms, corn, squash, zucchini, spinach, you name it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic Mushroom & Spinach Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Leek Confit Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Salad Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Veggie Banh Mi Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Corn and Zucchini Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Wild Mushroom Roasted Squash Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Samosa Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Roasted Vegetable Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Sheet Pan Pizza Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I’ve got quick and easy weeknight meals covered with these sheet pan<\/a> pizza recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai Chicken Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Green Pizza (with Asparagus, Peas, Mint and Burrata)<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Sheet Pan Broccolini Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Caramelized Wild Mushroom Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Mexican Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Give me a crispy tortilla slathered with refried beans, cheese, and carnitas, and I\u2019ll be one happy gal! This Mexican pizza<\/a> gives Taco Bell a run for their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carnitas and Guacamole Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Southwestern Taco Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Carnitas Mexican Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Corn Cilantro Jalape\u00f1o Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Grilled Pizza Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of my favorite ways to make pizza is cooking it on the grill. If you haven’t grilled pizza before, it\u2019s really simple. Roll out your dough, and then give it a little brush with some olive oil. Next, gently transfer the dough straight onto the piping hot grill and let it cook for just a few moments on each side until there are grill marks and the dough starts to bubble. Then take it off the grill carefully, top it with whatever you want, and throw it back on for a hot second to melt the cheese. It’s that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled Vegetable Pizza<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled Burrata Pizza with Crispy Prosciutto<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Grilled White Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Breakfast Pizza Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pizza for breakfast, sign me up! Not only is a breakfast pizza a great weekend brunch that can feed a crowd, but why not have your bacon and eggs on a pizza in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pea Prosciutto Spring Pizza<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Pizza Rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Last but not least are the best pizza rolls<\/a>, stromboli<\/a>, and pizza hand pies<\/a>. Any excuse to make a pizza, and I\u2019m in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomato Basil Pizza Rolls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Three Cheese Stromboli<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Pepperoni Pizza Hand Pies<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Kitchen Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are my favorite kitchen tools for making pizza from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gold Baking Pans<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The best non-stick around | Available at Williams Sonoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Cutter<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Big ass \/ heavy duty \/ best ever | Available at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Stone<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A must for making Pizzas at home in your oven | Available at Williams Sonoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Pizza Peel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 For getting pizza in\/out of the oven or bbq | Available at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen<\/strong> Scale<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 For bread baking or for cookie making | Available at Amazon<\/a>, Bed Bath & Beyond<\/a>, & Target<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glass Prep Bowls<\/a><\/strong> | Available at Amazon<\/a> & Crate & Barrel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Measuring Spoons<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Again nothing fancy but my favs | Available at Williams & Sonoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pit Mitt<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Like an oven mitt but for the BBQ | Available at Amazon<\/a> & Williams & Sonoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBQ Tools<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Including spatula, baster etc. | Available at Amazon<\/a>, Crate & Barrel<\/a>, & Williams & Sonoma<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBQ Pizza Stone<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Has handles so you can easily move it | Available at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Oven<\/strong><\/a> of my dreams \u2013 gets up to 750 degrees F and sits right on your counter! | Available at Amazon<\/a>, Williams Sonoma<\/a>, Crate and Barrel<\/a>, & Bloomingdales<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand Mixer<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 I\u2019ve had multiple over the years and currently have a matte black one that was a special edition and I\u2019m not so sure they make it anymore! But here\u2019s the link<\/a> to the same model \u2013 pick your favorite color! | Available at Williams Sonoma<\/a>, Crate and Barrel<\/a>, Bed Bath & Beyond<\/a>, & Best Buy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic Goodness Oil<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 OMG!! The best olive oil infusion known to man. This Garlic Goodness situation can be drizzled on your pizza dough as a base!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tastes Like Pizza Oil<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Amazing on pizza or elevate everything in your life with this dipping sauce or olive oil to taste like pizza!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Pepper Parmesan Oil<\/a><\/strong> – This would be absolutely delicious drizzled on pizza dough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ciao Bella Italian Seasoning<\/a><\/strong> – This is going to be your go to Italian seasoning! It’s incredible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tastes Like Pizza Seasoning<\/a><\/strong> – It\u2019s a seasoning that literally TASTES LIKE PIZZA. I can\u2019t even!!! I\u2019m fully obsessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Pepper Parmesan Seasoning<\/a><\/strong> – One of my favorites! Just a sprinkle adds delicious depth to everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For even more tips and tricks on how to make pizza at home check out my podcast episodes on pizza:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n