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Why a 12 Inch Pizza Offers the Best Value (And How to Make It at Home)
Clara W.Pawel

How big is a 12 inch pizza​

Discover exactly how big a 12 inch pizza really is, how many slices you'll get, and tips for making the perfect medium pizza at home.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup warm water
For the Topping
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Toppings of choice

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add water and oil, knead until smooth (5-7 minutes).
  3. Let dough rise covered for 1-2 hours until doubled.
  4. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or pan inside.
  5. Roll dough into 12-inch circle on floured surface.
  6. Spread sauce, sprinkle cheese and add toppings.
  7. Transfer to hot stone/pan and bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
  8. Rest 2 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per slice)

  • Calories: 215 per slice
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Calcium: 180mg