Foolproof Pan Pizza

Name: Foolproof Pan Pizza
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400g bread flour (14 ounces; about 2 1/2 cups), plus more for dusting; 10g kosher salt (1/3 ounces; about 2 teaspoons), plus more for sprinkling; 4g instant yeast (1/8 ounces; about 1 teaspoon), such as SAF Instant Yeast; 275g water (9.5 ounces; about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons); 8g extra-virgin olive oil (1/4 ounces; about 2 teaspoons), plus more to coat pans and for drizzling; 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, such as our New York–style pizza sauce; 12 ounces grated full-fat, low moisture (dry) mozzarella cheese; Toppings as desired; Small handful torn fresh basil leaves (optional); 2 ounces grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)

Prep 25m

Cook 20m

Total 45m

This foolproof pan pizza recipe creates a delicious crispy crust with a soft, chewy interior. Topped with flavorful pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, this homemade pizza is sure to be a hit. A simple yet satisfying dinner that's easy to make and even easier to eat.