Pizza Bases, Sauces and Toppings
Build better pizza from the base upward. This category covers high-heat Neapolitan dough, New York slices, Roman tray bakes, Detroit and Chicago deep pan styles, fast flatbread shortcuts, tomato sauce, white sauce, garlic oil, pesto, barbecue sauce and topping builds from margherita to nduja, truffle mushroom, vegan Mediterranean and dessert pizza. Use it as a practical guide to choosing the right base, matching sauce to toppings, understanding texture, avoiding soggy centres and building flavour without overloading the dough.
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Classic Italian Pizza Dough
Neapolitan Pizza Base
Sourdough Pizza Base
Roman Pizza al Taglio Base
Thin Crust Pizza Base
New York Style Pizza Base
Detroit Style Pizza Base
Sicilian Pizza Base
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Base
Stuffed Crust Pizza Base
Gluten-Free Pizza Base
How to make pizza bases, sauces and toppings
Simple, practical guides for making everyday sides, bases, sauces and techniques better at home.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
Tall buttery crust filled with cheese, toppings and tomato sauce.
Classic Neapolitan Pizza Base
A soft, airy, leopard-spotted base inspired by Naples.
Detroit-Style Pizza
Deep rectangular pizza with crisp cheese edges and airy dough.
Focaccia Pizza Base
A soft, olive-oil-rich focaccia base that can carry bold toppings.
Grandma Pizza
Thin square home-style pizza with a crisp oily base.
New York Pizza Dough
Large foldable pizza base with chew, structure and crispness.
Roman Thin Crust Pizza
Crisp, thin Roman-style base with a light cracker-like bite.
Sicilian Pizza
Thick square pizza with a fluffy crumb and crisp base.
Anchovy and Olive Pizza
Salty anchovy pizza with olives, tomato and oregano.
Aubergine Parmigiana Pizza
A pizza inspired by aubergine parmigiana with tomato, basil and cheese.
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Smoky BBQ sauce pizza with chicken, onion and cheese.
Barbecue Pizza Sauce
A smoky sweet-savoury sauce for chicken, pork and meat-heavy pizzas.
Bianca Pizza
White pizza without tomato, using cheese, oil and herbs.
Biga Pizza Dough
Italian preferment pizza dough with strength and depth.
Breakfast Pizza
A brunch pizza with egg, cheese, bacon or mushrooms and herbs.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
A tangy spicy chicken pizza with buffalo sauce and blue cheese or ranch.
Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza
Simple tomato pizza finished with creamy buffalo mozzarella.
Burrata Pizza
Hot pizza finished with cool torn burrata.
Butternut Squash Sage Pizza
A mellow autumn pizza with roasted squash, sage and cheese.
Calzone
Folded pizza filled and baked until puffed and sealed.
Capricciosa Pizza
A classic Italian pizza with ham, mushrooms, artichokes and olives.
Carbonara Pizza
White pizza inspired by carbonara with pancetta, egg and cheese.
Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Base
A crisp-bottomed pizza baked in a hot cast iron pan.
Cauliflower Pizza Base
A lighter vegetable-based pizza base made from cauliflower, cheese and egg.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Base
A buttery deep-dish crust built for layers of cheese, toppings and tomato sauce.
Chorizo Honey and Jalapeno Pizza
A punchy sweet-hot pizza with chorizo, jalapeno and honey.
Classic Italian Pizza Dough
A reliable hand-stretched Italian-style dough with a crisp edge and chewy centre.
Classic Pizza Tomato Sauce
A bright uncooked tomato sauce for Italian-style pizzas.
Courgette and Ricotta Pizza
Light white pizza with courgette ribbons and ricotta.
Dessert Chocolate Hazelnut Pizza
A sweet dessert pizza with chocolate hazelnut spread, fruit and nuts.
Dessert Pizza
Sweet pizza base with chocolate, fruit, ricotta or mascarpone.
Detroit Style Pizza Base
A thick pan pizza base with a lacy cheese crust and airy crumb.
Diavola Pizza
Spicy salami pizza with chilli heat and melted cheese.
Fig Speck and Taleggio Pizza
A luxurious sweet-savoury pizza with figs, smoked ham and soft cheese.
Flatbread Pizza
Flexible flatbread pizza for grills, ovens and quick toppings.
Flatbread Pizza Base
A fast no-fuss pizza base using flatbread, naan or lavash.
Four Seasons Pizza
A quattro stagioni pizza divided into four topping zones.
Funghi Pizza
Mushroom pizza with garlic, herbs and earthy depth.
Gluten-Free Pizza Base
A flexible gluten-free pizza base with crisp edges and enough structure to slice.
Goat Cheese and Onion Pizza
Sweet onion and tangy goat cheese pizza.
Goats Cheese Beetroot and Red Onion Pizza
A sweet earthy vegetarian pizza with goats cheese, beetroot and red onion.
Green Garden Pizza
A bright vegetarian pizza with courgette, spinach, peas, herbs and lemon.
Hawaiian Pizza
A sweet-salty ham and pineapple pizza with crisp edges.
Lamb Kofta Pizza
Spiced lamb pizza with yoghurt sauce and herbs.
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella and basil pizza built around balance.
Marinara Pizza
Tomato, garlic, oregano and olive oil without cheese.
Meat Feast Pizza
A rich meat-heavy pizza with sausage, pepperoni, bacon and ham.
Mushroom Truffle Pizza
An earthy mushroom pizza with white base, herbs and truffle oil.
Naan Pizza Base
Soft naan used as a quick base for bold toppings.
Neapolitan Pizza Base
High-hydration Neapolitan-style dough with a soft leopard-spotted crust.
New York Style Pizza Base
A foldable, chewy pizza base with a crisp underside and generous slices.
No-Knead Pizza Dough
A slow-rise pizza dough with minimal work and good flavour.
Pear Walnut and Gorgonzola Pizza
An artisan sweet-savoury pizza with pear, walnut, blue cheese and honey.
Pepperoni Pizza
A classic pepperoni pizza with curled spicy slices and bubbling cheese.
Pesto Pizza
Pizza topped with pesto, mozzarella and vegetables or chicken.
Pesto Pizza Base
A basil, nut and cheese base for green pizzas.
Pinsa Romana Base
A light Roman-style oval base with a crisp shell and open crumb.
Pitta Pizza Base
Fast pizza using pitta bread as the base.
Pizza al Taglio
Roman tray pizza cut by the slice with varied toppings.
Pizza Fritta Dough
A fried pizza dough that puffs, blisters and turns golden outside.
Pizza Garlic Oil
A garlic and herb oil for brushing crusts and finishing pizzas.
Pizza Marinara
A cheese-free tomato, garlic, oregano and olive oil pizza.
Poolish Pizza Dough
Pre-fermented dough with flavour, extensibility and blistered edges.
Potato and Rosemary Pizza
Thin potato slices with rosemary, olive oil and salt.
Potato Pizza Base
Thin sliced or mashed potato base for a crisp savoury pizza.
Potato Rosemary Pizza
A Roman-inspired potato pizza with thin potato slices, rosemary and olive oil.
Prosciutto e Funghi Pizza
Ham and mushroom pizza with savoury balance.
Prosciutto Rocket and Parmesan Pizza
A crisp pizza finished after baking with prosciutto, rocket and parmesan.
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
A four-cheese pizza with creamy, salty and sharp cheese balance.
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
Four-seasons pizza divided into artichoke, ham, mushroom and olive sections.
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
A colourful vegetable pizza with pre-roasted peppers, courgette and onions.
Roman Pizza al Taglio Base
A high-hydration tray-baked Roman pizza base cut into generous squares.
Seafood Pizza
A light seafood pizza with prawns, mussels, garlic, chilli and parsley.
Sicilian Pizza Base
A thick square pizza base with a tender crumb and crisp olive-oil bottom.
Sourdough Pizza Base
Naturally leavened pizza dough with deeper flavour and a crisp-chewy bite.
Spicy Nduja Pizza
A fiery Calabrian-style pizza with nduja, mozzarella and honey or chilli.
Stromboli
Rolled pizza bread filled with cheese, meats and sauce for dipping.
Stuffed Crust Pizza Base
A homemade stuffed crust pizza with cheese sealed inside the rim.
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Indian-spiced chicken pizza with yoghurt, onion and coriander.
Tandoori Paneer Pizza
A spice-led vegetarian pizza with tandoori paneer, peppers and red onion.
Thin Crust Pizza Base
A crisp thin pizza base that stays snappy under simple toppings.
Tortilla Pizza Base
A very fast ultra-thin pizza using a tortilla as the base.
Traditional Margherita Pizza
The classic tomato, mozzarella and basil pizza.
Tuna and Red Onion Pizza
Briny tuna pizza balanced with sweet red onion.
Vegan Mediterranean Pizza
A dairy-free Mediterranean pizza with vegetables, olives, herbs and olive oil.
Vegetable Supreme Pizza
Loaded vegetable pizza with peppers, mushrooms, onion and olives.
Vegetarian Primavera Pizza
A fresh green vegetable pizza with asparagus, peas, herbs and lemon.
White Pizza Sauce
A creamy white base for pizzas without tomato sauce.
Wholemeal Pizza Base
A nuttier wholemeal pizza base that still stretches and browns well.