I’ve been wanting to put together this list of homemade pizza recipes for a long time, especially since we’ve already shared so many variations on this website. Pizza is such a fun dish for any occasion—everyone loves it, making it totally family-friendly. It’s easy to customize, with endless topping options, and you can adjust the budget to fit your needs. Here, I’m sharing 12 recipes that I consider easy enough to make at home.
Pizza is quite popular in many places, and the recipe is easy to adapt to local tastes. Personally, I’m more used to savory toppings. So when a friend once offered me a sweet-topped pizza, I was a bit surprised.
It's the pizza with banana, sweet raisins, and a little chocolate, even though there was some cheese too. It tasted… kind of unusual. But my children said it was actually good. I’m just not really used to it. Pizza is so popular that every region has its own unique interpretation.
Basic Tips for Homemade Pizza Recipes
- The homemade dough. Use high-protein flour (bread flour) for a chewier texture. Knead until smooth and elastic, then let it proof until it doubles in size (about 1–2 hours, from my experience, it’s best not to let it go much longer than 2 hours.)
- If you don’t want to go through too much hassle, you can use ready-made bread or tortillas. It’s a great way to switch up the flavors while saving time.
- Use a very hot oven. Preheat your oven to at least 220–250°C (425–480°F). The hotter the oven, the better the crust—crispy outside, soft inside.
- Don’t overload the toppings. Too many toppings can make your pizza soggy. Keep it simple so everything cooks evenly. Stay strong even if your husband keeps fussing and wants to add this and that, hahaha.
- Go light on the sauce. Spread a thin layer so the dough doesn’t get wet.
- Have fun with toppings. Go savory, sweet (well not for me!), or mix it up. Just adjust to your taste.
Why I Recommend These 12 Homemade Pizza Recipes
- There are several cooking methods you can use—even an air fryer works! This is one of my proudest recipes, just a little bragging, haha.
- I’ve experimented with a wide variety of toppings—for example, using halloumi, just in case you’re not familiar with this type of cheese. But I haven’t really tried making sweet toppings myself.
- Oh, and pizza can also be made high-protein without any crust at all—fun, right? You’ve got to try my crustless pizza ;).
- Some are vegan too!
- I also like to mix up the shapes, so it’s not always just round.
And here they are—12 homemade pizza recipes you can rely on in your own kitchen.
These pizza pinwheels are an absolute hit as an appetiser or a snack. They're easy to prepare and simple to customise with your favourite ingredients. They also freeze beautifully.
Making delicious bakery-style vegetarian pizza rolls at home is so quick and easy when you use two ingredient dough! No yeast or proofing required. Perfect for snacks for kids and adults alike. Make these vegetarian pizza scrolls in the oven or the air fryer.
These quick and easy Air Fryer Pizza Pinwheels are great for snacks and kids lunchboxes. They're made with two ingredient dough (Greek yoghurt & self-raising flour) - no yeast or proofing required. These pizza scrolls will be ready in under 25 minutes and can be served hot or cold.
This deliciously simple homemade roast pumpkin pizza is better than takeout! Using 2 ingredient dough as a base, you can choose to make one large pizza or three mini pizzas. Top your base with roasted pumpkin / butternut squash, feta, bell peppers, olives and mozzarella for an irresistible pizza the whole family will love.
These quick and easy Pizza Scrolls are great for kids lunches, after school snacks or as an appetiser. Made with two ingredient dough and packed with cheese and bacon, these rolls are a real crowd pleaser. Serve them hot or cold.
This deliciously simple homemade supreme pizza is better than takeout! Using two ingredient dough as a base, you can choose to make one large pizza or three mini pizzas. Loaded with pepperoni, ham, vegetables and mozzarella cheese. You can easily customise to add in your favourite ingredients.
Vegetarian Mexican Pizza is a deliciously quick and easy dinner made from simple everyday ingredients. Make your own pizza crust or use store-bought, and load it up with corn, smashed black beans and red bell peppers.
Eat more vegetables in the most delicious way with this Spinach and Feta Pizza. Make your own pizza dough or use a store-bought base to create this drool-worthy vegetarian pizza. The mixture of the salty feta and creamy mozzarella bring so much flavour into every bite.
If you don't love making pizza dough from scratch try this Puff Pastry Pizza instead! Made with frozen puff pastry for a light, flaky crust that is absolutely delicious. Load it up with your favourite toppings.
This halloumi pizza is a cheese lovers dream. The halloumi adds a lovely salty tang and the pizza is topped with spinach, tomatoes and olives. This recipe is quick and easy and perfect for a Friday night in at home.
If you love pizza, you're going to love these mini pizza bites! Made with frozen puff pastry and topped with your favourite toppings, they're ready in no time at all. These mini puff pastry pizzas would be perfect for little lunchboxes or to serve as an appetiser for a party or game day.
This crustless pizza is a tasty and healthy meal that anyone can enjoy. It keeps the classic flavours but is low in carbs.
Customization Tips
- You can easily switch things up to match your taste or whatever you have on hand. Try different cheese options like mozzarella, cheddar, halloumi, or even a mix for extra flavor and texture.
- For protein, go with tuna, beef, sausage, or anything you prefer—it’s totally flexible.
- You can also play around with sauces, from classic tomato to pesto, spicy sauces, or other creative bases to keep things interesting.
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