At-Home Pizza Basics and 10 Flavors to Try

By Tara Bench

Making pizza at home is easier than you think. Use our guide to create tempting flavor combos in minutes.

Photo by Antonis Achilleos

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Start with Sauce

Think outside the pizza box and create your own signature pie by mixing and matching these tasty ingredients. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. with rack in lower third. Grease a baking sheet or sprinkle it with cornmeal to add crunchiness. Thaw frozen pizza dough, then roll out and place on prepared baking sheet. Top dough with your favorite ingredients and bake until golden, 13 to 15 minutes.

Start with Sauce
- Marinara and canned tomatoes
- Enchilada sauce
- Chutney
- BBQ sauce
- Olive tapenade
- Pesto
- Artichoke spread
- Hoisin or Thai peanut sauce

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