Pizza is an Italian dish that is widely enjoyed by Nigerians. With the growing Pizza restaurants around, people have been spending on Pizza and it is worth every kobo. However, the good news is that you can actually make your own pizza to enjoy at home. It is also more delightful since homemade pizza allows you use any topping of your choice. We chose to make a chicken pizza.

Let’s get cooking!

INGREDIENTS:

The Homemade Pizza Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon Nosak Famili Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Large Onion, finely diced
  • 2 Large Cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 Plum Tomatoes
  • 4 Red Scotch Bonnets
  • 5 Chilli pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Chicken Seasoning
  • ½ Cup Chicken Broth
  • Salt to taste

* If you want, you could buy your Pizza sauce at a store instead.

The Pizza Dough

  • 1 Cup Warm Water (or as required)
  • 2 Teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 Packet Dry Yeast
  • 2½ Cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Nosak Famili Vegetable Oil

The Toppings

  • 1 Big Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Mozzarella cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
  • Green/Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Medium Onion, diced
  • Black Olives (optional)
  • Mushrooms (optional)

* You can add any topping of your choice.

COOKING DIRECTIONS:
  1. Clean and wash your tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic. Blend them into a smooth puree.
  2. Cook the puree in a pot until water dries and the sourness reduces.
  3. Add vegetable oil in a pan, sauté diced onions and garlic until translucent, then add tomato puree, chicken broth, seasoning, spices, herbs and salt (if your sauce is already salty, you may not need to add extra salt)
  4. Allow to simmer until it is thick and the liquid is dried to your liking. Set aside.
  5. Then, wash, season, boil and fry your chicken in little oil.
  6. To make your Pizza dough; in a large bowl, mix in flour, salt and vegetable oil.
  7. In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon sugar to very warm water, stir in yeast and let sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the yeast to proof. Add the yeast to your flour mixture and mix with a bit of water till you get a stretchy, non-sticky dough. Add flour and mix in if it’s too sticky.
  8. Place dough in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth for 1-2 hours to allow it rise and get a fluffier crust.
  9. Then, place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a thin disc. Transfer to a lightly greased pizza/baking pan.
  10. Spread the pizza sauce over the surface of your dough; add the grated cheese, chicken, black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and any topping you choose to use. Add more cheese if you want.
  11. Bake in a preheated oven at about 550°F/280°C for about 10-15 minutes till the crust is browned and the cheese melts.
  12. Your Pizza is ready! Slice and serve.

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