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10 Hacks For Making Perfect Homemade Pizza

Easy, cheesy tips to help you achieve your pizza goals.

Headshot of Hannah DoolinBy Hannah Doolin
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Ethan Calabrese

Step away from the freezer section and resist the urge to order a pie—making homemade pizza isn't nearly as intimidating as you might think. We've got pointers to help you nail the perfect pizza dough, plus ideas for switching up your typical toppings, and healthy pizza recipes that won't make you feel guilty about having another slice.

1

Make two-ingredient pizza dough

Kneading Pizza Dough
Ethan Calabrese

Dough that requires just two ingredients sounds too good to be true, but we put it to the test and are totally obsessed. All you need to make chewy crust at home is self-rising flour and Greek yogurt! Trust us, 10 minutes of intense kneading is well worth not having to deal with yeast.

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Crack the code to crispy edges

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Ethan Calabrese

An expensive pizza stone isn't the answer when it comes to crunch factor. The only thing you need to achieve the ultimate crust texture is probably already in your cabinet—a cast-iron skillet. Brush the skillet with olive oil, layer in the dough and toppings, bake it up in a conventional oven, and you're in business.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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3

Try an alternative crust

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Jonathan Boulton

If you're gluten-free or just searching for a healthier slice, cauliflower pizza crust is the answer to your prayers. The veggie base is super easy to make, contains zero flour and crisps up nicely. Change things up with green-tinged broccoli crust if you're feeling really creative.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Reheat slices like a boss

Pizza Hack
Jonathan Boulton

As much as we love leftover pizza, it can be hard to achieve the same fresh-from-the-oven texture once it's been refrigerated—that is, until we learned how to reheat pizza the right way. A few teaspoons of water and your cast-iron skillet are the key, and our slices are never going in the microwave or oven again.

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5

Re-invent pizza rolls

Pizza Rolls
Jonathan Boulton

Unlike time, your 'za doesn't have to be a flat circle. Switch up the shape an make a seriously cheesy spin on everyone's favorite after-school snack—pizza rolls. All you have to do is roll up the sauce, cheese and other sprinklings into soft, pizza dough swirls. Bet you can't eat just one.

Get the recipe from Delish.

6

Ditch the dough completely

Tex-Mex Chicken Pizza
Chelsea Lupkin

Need a time-saving shortcut? Forget about pizza dough—even the store-bought stuff can take a while to bake up—and layer your favorite toppings onto crust French bread instead. This Tex-Mex recipe is almost too easy.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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7

Think outside the slice

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In some parts of the country, people insist that folding your slice in half is the only way to devour pizza. We'd argue that rolling it is an even better option, which is how pizza dippers were born. Don't forget a side of warm marinara to dunk them in!

Get the recipe from Delish.

8

Serve up pizza for breakfast

Cornbread Breakfast Skillet
Chelsea Lupkin

Nothing against eating cold leftovers out of the fridge first thing in the morning, but once you've tried this insane breakfast pizza, it'll be tough to go back. Cornbread crust, melty cheese, bacon bits and sunny-side up eggs? Yes, please.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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9

Make use of your muffin tin

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Chelsea Lupkin

There's a reason that Bagel Bites are so irresistible—who can resist such a cute, tiny take on typical pizza? You can make some amazing things with your muffin tin, and these mini deep-dish pizzas are up there with our favorites. 

Get the recipe from Delish.

10

Bake your own garlic knots, too

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Chelsea Lupkin

You wouldn't order pizza without a side of garlic knots, so you definitely shouldn't be skipping them at home! Take them to the next level by stuffing the dough with mozzarella and pepperoni, and sprinkle more on top for good measure.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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