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Perfect Family Meal: Why a 16 Inch Pizza Is Your Best Choice
Clara W.Pawel

How big is a 16 inch pizza

Discover exactly how big a 16 inch pizza is, how many it feeds, and why size matters. Plus, get our perfect homemade recipe for this crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1¾ cups warm water
  • 1 can 28oz crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp herbs oregano, basil
  • 3-4 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Your choice of toppings
  • Extra olive oil for brushing

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl
  2. Add water and oil, stir until dough forms
  3. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth
  4. Let rise 1-2 hours until doubled
  5. Preheat oven to 475°F
  6. Roll dough into 16-inch circle
  7. Transfer to pizza pan
  8. Spread sauce, add cheese and toppings
  9. Brush crust with olive oil
  10. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden
  11. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing

Notes

Nutrition Information (per slice, based on 8 slices with cheese)
  • Calories: 340 per slice
  • Total Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 15g