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The best pizza recipes

From a classic margherita to a deep-dish pizza, you'll find endless inspiration in these favourite recipes of ours.

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There's something so fun about making homemade pizzas - the topping options are endless and you can be as generous as you like with the cheese and anything else you love! There are various different methods to try, like a long dough ferment or a super speedy frying pan pizza but if you want to learn the basics, this is how to make the perfect pizza dough.

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Mozzarella, peach, basil and tomato pizza recipe

mozzarella, peach, basil and tomato pizza

We’ve used a fresh mozzarella ball, as it goes on after the base is cooked, so won’t make it soggy. Plus, it beautifully complements the fresh tomato sauce.

Recipe: Mozzarella, peach, basil and tomato pizza recipe

2

Pastel de nata pizza recipe

pastel de nata pizza recipe

Dessert pizzas are the next new thing and we’re here for it 🔥

Recipe: Pastel de nata pizza recipe

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3

Hot honey meat feast pizza recipe

hot honey meat feast pizza

We’ve nudged the classic meat feast up a notch by dolloping it with sweet, smokey nduja – the spicy spreadable Italian sausage from Calabria – then drizzling with gochujang honey for extra heat.

Recipe: Hot honey meat feast pizza recipe

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Whipped ricotta and truffled courgette pizza recipe

whipped ricotta and truffled courgette pizza

This pizza really is summer in a slice 🍕

Recipe: Whipped ricotta and truffled courgette pizza recipe

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Deep-dish pizza recipe

deep dish pizza

If you're a fan of a Detroit-style pizza or just deep-dish pizza's in general, you'll love this recipe. We've cooked it in a pizza oven, but you could experiment and cook it in an oven, too.

Recipe: Deep-Dish Pizza

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Margherita pizza recipe

margherita pizza

A margherita pizza never goes out of style and this homemade version means you can be extra generous with the mozzarella!

Recipe: Margherita Pizza

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Deep pan pizza with cheesy stuffed crusts recipe

deep pan pizza with cheesy stuffed crust

If you thought homemade pizza was good already, wait until you try this cheesy stuffed crust pizza. The oozy pull is incredible!

Recipe: Deep Pan Pizza with Cheesy Stuffed Crusts

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Frying Pan Pizza

frying pan pizza

The beauty of this recipe is you can add any toppings you already have to hand, or completely customise to your liking. We've gone for a pepperoni and tomato base, but thin slices of potato and rosemary on a white base would also be delicious.

Recipe: Frying Pan Pizza

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Pizza alla Puttanesca

frying pan pizza
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If you love a puttanesca pasta, you'll be converted once you try it as a topping on a pizza. Plus, it's made in a frying pan to ensure a crispy bottom!

Recipe: Pizza alla Puttanesca

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Pizza Fiorentina

pizza fiorentina

Considered a breakfast pizza because of the addition of eggs and spinach, this Pizza Fiorentina easily serves two.

Recipe: Pizza Fiorentina

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Cacio e Pepe Pizza

cacio e pepe pizza

Cacio e pepe is a bit of a trendy flavour right now so we decided to pop it onto a pizza. You can't beat copious amounts of cheese and hints of black pepper.

Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Pizza

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Pizza Bianca

pizza bianca

For a simple pizza recipe, try this pizza bianca recipe. We've used a cheat's recipe to make the white sauce which means it's ready in only 30 mins.

Recipe: Pizza Bianca

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13

Mushroom and Mortadella Pizza

mushroom and mortadella pizza

Wild mushrooms and mortadella are a match made in heaven. If you cant find wild mushrooms, regular ones will be just fine.

Recipe: Mushroom and Mortadella Pizza

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Lamb Naan Pizza

lamb naan pizzas

We've gone for an Indian-inspired twist by using shop-bought naan breads, topped with tender spiced lamb and pickled red onions.

Recipe: Lamb Naan Pizza

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Pizza Pie

pizza pie

Not traditional whatsoever, but oh so delicious. Your favourite pizza, but in pie form. Need we say more?

Recipe: Pizza Pie

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Melanie Giandzi
Senior Food & Drink Writer

Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.

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