Q&A for How to Make Pizza from Scratch

Yes, you can use any kind of flour, although the type of flour you use might have an effect on the taste and consistency of the dough.

Yes, it can.

Tomato purée is a thick liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes. The difference between tomato paste, tomato purée, and tomato sauce is consistency; tomato puree has a thicker consistency and a deeper flavour than sauce. I would recommend tomato sauce.

You can find recipes online for pizza dough without yeast, but keep in mind that this will change the texture (and possibly flavor) of the final pizza crust.

Of course! You can add as many toppings as you want.

The main thing to worry about with old flour is bug infestation. If the flour has been tightly sealed, it's probably fine.

You can but it won't be that appealing. Ketchup is fairly distinctive in its flavor and is not the appropriate sauce for a pizza. You can try it but you will likely find it's not a good choice. Pasta sauce or pizza paste are better choices than ketchup.

No, I would not use cake flour in pizza.

No, but omitting cheese may affect how the pizza cooks, so be sure to adjust time accordingly.

You can use any oil, though olive oil is probably the best choice.

No, it would not turn out very well. If you were to microwave it the dough would not be thoroughly cooked and it would be very chewy. If it's to reheat, you can do that but expect a soggy dough base.

Yes, you can add only pepperoni on you pizza if that's how you like it, with or without cheese it will still be fine. To check if it's done, do so in 10-15 minutes after placing in the oven.

Absolutely! You can make your pizza however you want it to be. Pizza doesn't even need cheese, that's just one style of topping possible.

At most fast food pizza places, they use pre-made dough. Also, the ingredients might not be as good quality if bought in bulk.

No, because it wouldn’t taste the same. You can use canned tomato sauce and add some fresh or dried spices and herbs to add some flavor to the sauce.

Yes, it's a good idea. Otherwise, the baked dough can be too dry.