Pizza Recipes and Pizza Topping Ideas

Making your own pizza at home is a great, budget-friendly alternative to ordering takeaway. Browse our pizza recipe collection for all the inspiration you need.

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Pizza Dough Recipe

For a fully authentic pizza experience, why not make your entire pizza from scratch? It’s easier than you might think. Homemade pizzas are perfect for any occasion, from a romantic Valentine's Day meal to a family dinner. This easy pizza dough recipe typically makes enough dough for two 12-inch pizzas or four 8-inch pizzas.

For your pizza dough base, you’ll need:

280g plain flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
180 ml warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

How to make pizza dough:

Mix the warm water, sugar and yeast in a bowl, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Combine the flour and salt in a larger bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the water, sugar and yeast mixture, plus the olive oil. Stir it well until the dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or cling film.
Let the dough proof in a warm place for up to one and a half hours or until doubled in size.
Once risen, divide it into desired portions. Your pizza dough is now ready to roll, add toppings and cook. See below for pizza topping ideas to try.

Don’t forget that if you don’t have time to make your own pizza dough, why not use naan bread as a base for a unique naanizza dish? This BBQ sweetcorn naanizza recipe is one of our favourites.

Pizza Topping Ideas

Looking for some unique pizza topping ideas? The sky’s the limit with flavour combinations, so get creative and put your own stamp on a classic pizza recipe. Here are some pizza topping ideas to get you started:

Traditional Pizza Toppings

Meats such as pepperoni, ham or Italian sausage. You can also find chicken recipes and beef recipes for a meaty pizza.
Vegetarian recipes often include mushrooms, sweetcorn, green bell peppers and black olives
Cheeses such as mozzarella are most popular in pizza recipes

Alternative (veggie) pizza toppings

Veggie pizza toppings often include sun-dried tomatoes and caramelised onions. For something interesting, try a roasted bell pepper recipe or a spinach recipe.
Cheeses such as goat’s cheese or feta for a non-traditional pizza topping

Alternative (non-veggie) pizza toppings

For pizza, you can find [shrimp recipes](https://www.hellofresh.ie/recipes/seafood-recipes/prawn and bacon recipes, as well as hearty meats, such as sliced steak or even a meatball recipe. These alternative ingredients are all equally delicious pizza toppings.

Pizza Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze pizza dough?

Yes. Batch-making pizza dough and freezing it for when you need it is a great way to save time and reduce food waste. Remember to let the dough fully rise before you freeze it, and then divide it into portioned pieces before freezing. Pizza dough can be frozen for up to three months, simply needing to be thawed in the fridge thoroughly before you cook.

Can you reheat pizza?

You can reheat pizza the next day, as long as you make sure that you reheat it to a temperature that would kill any bacteria off. If you are reheating multiple slices, the oven is the best way to go.

What pizza sauces should I use?

Tomato-based sauce is most common on pizzas. However, there are many different options to try if you’d like to make your pizza recipe a little different. Pesto, garlic and oil, BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce or white Alfredo sauce are all great options to give your pizza a unique taste. In some cases, chocolate spreads have even been known to be used on pizzas for a sweeter alternative.