Alright, so today was one of those days. You know, when you just need something satisfying but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. My mind screamed pizza, and who am I to argue? So, I decided to go for my super quick and easy pizza method. Let me walk you through how it all went down.
Getting Started – The Base
First things first, I needed a base. I didn’t feel like messing around with yeast and proving times today, honestly. So, I grabbed one of those ready-made pizza crusts I keep in the pantry for emergencies like this. Big time saver, let me tell you. I just unwrapped it and plonked it onto a baking tray. Easy peasy.
Sauce and Cheese – The Essentials
Next up, sauce. I opened a jar of my favorite pizza sauce. Nothing fancy, just a good, tangy tomato sauce. I spread a decent layer over the crust, making sure to get close to the edges but not all the way. You gotta leave a little room for the crust to puff up, right?
Then, cheese. Lots of cheese. I had a block of mozzarella, so I got busy grating that. Sprinkled it generously all over the sauce. I also found a little bit of cheddar, so I threw that on too for a bit of extra flavor. Why not?
Toppings – Raiding the Fridge
This is where it gets fun, just using whatever you’ve got. I rummaged through the fridge and found:
- Some leftover cooked chicken – shredded that up.
- A few slices of pepperoni – classic!
- Half a green bell pepper – chopped it into small pieces.
- A bit of an onion – sliced it thinly.
I scattered all these goodies over the cheese. Didn’t really follow any pattern, just made sure everything was distributed kind of evenly. The key here is ‘quick and easy,’ not ‘perfectly artistic.’
Into the Oven It Goes!
Okay, so with the pizza all assembled, it was time for the heat. I’d preheated my oven earlier, probably to around 200 degrees Celsius (that’s about 400 Fahrenheit). Carefully, I slid the baking tray into the middle rack of the oven.
Then, the waiting game. Not too long, though! I set a timer for about 12 minutes but kept an eye on it. You can usually tell when it’s done. The cheese gets all melty and bubbly, and the crust starts to turn a nice golden brown, especially around the edges.
The Delicious Result
After about 14 minutes, it looked perfect. I pulled it out of the oven – oh, the smell! Amazing. I let it sit for a couple of minutes, because molten cheese is no joke. Then, I grabbed my pizza cutter and sliced it up.
And there you have it. A piping hot, delicious pizza, made with minimal fuss. It hit the spot, totally. The crust was crispy, the cheese was gooey, and the toppings were just right. Sometimes, the simplest things are the best. Definitely doing this again soon when another pizza craving hits!