DIY Pizza Kit Recipe Guide

For the Love of Pizza

Thank you for supporting the 2nd Year Business Marketing Students and our local Our Kids Count.

With your kit, you’re helping support children and families through Our Kids Count right here in Thunder Bay.

Everything you need for a fun homemade pizza night is packed inside — now it’s time to bake, slice, and enjoy.

In Your Kit

  • XXL Pizza dough
  • Pizza sauce
  • Cheese
  • Pepperoni slices

Before You Start

Set out your ingredients, lightly flour your work surface, and have a pizza pan, baking sheet, or pizza stone ready to go.

This guide is made to be simple, fun, and easy to follow for your fundraiser pizza night.

How to Make Your Pizza

1

Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (220°C).

2

Prepare the Dough

Working one ball of dough at a time, flatten it gently with your hands on a lightly floured work surface. Starting at the center and working outward, press the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Turn and stretch it until it resists, then let it relax for 5 minutes before stretching again to a diameter of about 10 to 12 inches.

3

Treat the Dough Gently

You can hold the dough up by the edges and let gravity help stretch it while working around the circle. If a hole appears, place the dough back on the floured surface and gently press it together to seal. Use your palm to flatten thicker edges, or pinch the rim if you want a raised crust.

4

Brush with Olive Oil

Use your fingertips to press small dents across the top of the dough to help prevent bubbling. Brush the surface lightly with olive oil so the crust stays crisp and doesn’t get soggy from the toppings. Let it rest for another 10 to 15 minutes.

5

Prep Your Pan

Lightly sprinkle your pizza pan, pizza stone, or flat baking sheet with cornmeal, then place the flattened dough on top.

6

Add Sauce and Toppings

Spoon on the tomato sauce, sprinkle over the cheese, and add your pepperoni or other toppings as desired. Try not to overload the pizza, since too many toppings can make it soggy.

7

Bake

Slide the pizza into the oven and bake at 475°F, one at a time, until the crust is browned and the cheese is golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. You can add a little extra cheese near the end if you like.

8

Slice and Enjoy

Carefully remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and enjoy your homemade pizza!

Helpful Tips

  • Use a light dusting of flour if the dough feels sticky.
  • Letting the dough rest makes it much easier to stretch.
  • A lighter layer of toppings helps the crust bake evenly.
  • Ovens can vary, so keep an eye on your pizza during the last few minutes.