Pizza Night Upgrade: How to Make a DiGiorno pizza Inspired Pie

You want to make a DiGiorno style pizza at home? That’s the ultimate power move.

DiGiorno-Style Rising Crust Pizza Recipe

Required ingredients :

For the Dough :

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 ¼ cups warm water 110°F
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt

For the Sauce :

• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar

For the Toppings :

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella low-moisture
• ½ cup shredded provolone
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Your choice of toppings pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, etc.

Instructions :

1. Make the Dough :

1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add olive oil, flour, and salt. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
3. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.

2. Prepare the Sauce :

Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to blend.

3. Shape & Par-Bake the Crust :

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Roll out the dough to a thick crust about ½ inch and place it on a pizza stone or greased pan.
3. Bake just the crust for 7 to 10 minutes until slightly puffed but not browned.

4. Add Toppings & Bake :

1. Spread a layer of sauce over the par baked crust.
2. Load it up with mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and toppings.
3. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

Final Touch : The Ultimate Hack

• If you really want that frozen pizza texture, freeze the entire pizza before baking for about an hour. this lets the crust firm up, mimicking that store bought style.
• For extra crispiness, bake directly on a pizza stone or steel.