The best homemade supreme pizza

I honestly don’t know anyone who doesn’t love homemade pizza – as far as I’m concerned, it’s always a fabulous idea. Kids love it, adults love it, and it’s a great portable food for picnics and movie nights. It’s super customisable and the taste of a crunchy crust, topped with your favourite toppings covered in a smattering of melted cheese is the stuff dreams (at least mine) are made of.
The reason I have called this recipe the best homemade supreme pizza is because this, to me, is a fool proof pizza dough recipe which always works out. You don’t need to know much about making yeasted dough, kneading or rolling and, even if it doesn’t look absolutely perfect the first time around, it will still come out delicious and crispy. The perfect vehicle for all your favourite ingredients.

What do we put on our homemade supreme pizza?
I love to layer our supreme pizzas as follows:
Dough layer
Obviously, on the bottom (I know, I am telling you amazing things you’ve never previously heard of!). I like to shape the dough into a rough circles, then roll it out to a larger circle and then stretch it with my hands in the air or on the kitchen bench, until it’s just about the shape you’re after (in this case, round and biggish). Then I usually place the dough onto the baking tin which I have lined with baking paper and keep gently stretching and pushing the dough around with my fingers until it is stretched right up to the edges of my baking tin (like you can see in the photo below). What I love about this dough is that it’s not super sticky and it’s maleable, just like good pizza dough should be.
Tomato sauce layer
I have used my easy roasted tomato pasta sauce here because I had it on hand and because it’s so good – it already incorporates the wonderful flavours of roasted sweet cherry tomatoes, caramelised onion, garlic and salty green olives – a great flavour base to house all those other toppings!
Meat layer
If you’re not a meat eater, feel free to skip this layer or substitute veggies or other protein. As this is a supreme pizza, to me that means more than one type of meat is required. I have used thickly diced ham here (chopped from a ham leg) and slices of cooked beef sausage which we had left over from the previous night. Feel free to substitute what you have/love, including other types of cooked and deli meats.

Veggie layer
I have included sliced capsicums (green and red), more Sicilian green olives (because we love them – they’re not as salty as some of the other olive varieties), cherry tomatoes and mushrooms here but again, feel free to pop on whatever other veggies you might have – pizzas can be a great clean-the-fridge-out meals.
Cheese layer
Finally, the crowning glory – I love the combination of tasty, mozzarella and parmesan here. I like to sprinkle the grated cheese on lightly, rather than dump a great amount of it on (which I feel overwhelms the ingredients and is unnecessary). You may know that cheese is a great source of protein and calcium, and it contains high amounts of vitamins A and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. That said, it is often high in saturated fat and salt which means that eating too much could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s all about balance, people.
Assembling the pizza is the fun part! Check your fridge to see what is looking a little sad and needs to be used up – your pizza will never be the same twice. And most of all, have fun with it – kids love to help with this part so let them help.

Recipe
The best homemade supreme pizza
Ingredients
Pizza dough
- 7 g dry yeast
- 2 tsp caster (white) sugar
- 180 ml (2/3 cup plus 3 tsp) lukewarm water
- 40 ml (2 tbsp) oil (I use olive oil)
- 350 g (2 1/3 cups) strong flour (pizza/bread/00 flour)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Toppings
- ham leg, thickly diced (a couple of handfuls per pizza)
- 2 or 3 cooked beef sausages, sliced thinly
- 1 capsicum, sliced (or use a third each of yellow, red and green capsicums like I did)
- about 10 green Sicilian olives, sliced
- about 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- about 150g mushrooms, sliced
- grated cheese (mozzarella, tasty and parmesan, about 2 handfuls each per pizza)
Instructions
Make the dough
- Stir yeast, sugar and 2 tbsp (40ml) of the water together in a glass mixing bowl until combined.
- Set the mixture aside in a warm place for about 15 to 20 minutes. Bubbles should form on the surface of the mixture if your yeast is fresh and active. If you don't see any bubbles, you will need to start again.
- Add the oil and the remaining water to the bowl with the yeast mixture and stir together.
- Then add the flour and salt and stir gently until well combined.
- Use your hands to knead the dough on a lightly floured bench. The original recipe says to do this for for 5 minutes but I rarely knead for more than 2 or 3 minutes. The dough becomes become smooth and elastic fairly quickly. Form it into a small ball.
- Drop a few extra drops of olive oil into the same mixing bowl (I usually give it a wipe with a paper towel first if it needs it) and spread the oil around with your fingers, oiling it at least up to the middle as the dough will rise and you don't want it to stick near the top.
- Place your dough ball into the oiled bowl and turn it a little to coat with the oil. You can cover the bowl with plastic wrap if you like then a clean tea towel, or not – I often just leave it to proof on the bench uncovered. Put the bowl in a warm place (maybe near a sunny window, but not straight in the sunshine) until dough has doubled in size, for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Sauce
- While the dough is proofing, if you're making your own sauce, make it now. May I recommend my easy roasted tomato pasta sauce which will be done in about 30 minutes.
- Before the dough is nearly ready, pre-heat your oven to 250C (or 230C fan forced).
- Place two racks as low in your oven as possible. (I bake my two pizzas together, one low and one in the middle of the oven and sometimes I swap them around, sometime I don't. You can always bake them separately if you like, one after the other.)
- Line two pizza trays with baking paper and set aside.
- While you're waiting for your dough, dice and slice your toppings. We like popping each into a little prep bowl all ready to go, so that later we can just separate them evenly between the two pizzas.
Roll out / press out your dough
- Divide dough into two equal pieces and shape each piece into a round disc.
- Pushing from the centre of the disc, roll out or press out the dough out to form a circle with a diameter of about 30cm. The base should be as even a thickness as possible and without holes (if you do get one or two holes though, no biggie – press the dough back together).
- Place the dough pies onto the prepared baking trays.
Top with pasta and toppings
- Spread 2-3 tbsp of your pasta sauce on each pizza pie, going as close to the edges as possible (leaving a thin or thick edge – whichever you prefer).
- Then top with prepared toppings. As set out in the post, I like to layer in the following order: meats, veggies, cheese.
- Bake the pizzas for about 15 minutes, until golden.
Notes

Recipe notes
This recipe makes two large pizzas.
The pizza dough recipe comes from Exclusively Food, a great Aussie blog which has some wonderful recipes. You can find the original recipe here.

68 Comments
Alyssa & Marissa
Wow, this pizza looks amazing. We have really been into homemade pizza lately and just looking at this one is making us drool. We can imagine how it tastes. Thank you so much for the recipe we can’t wait to try it out soon.
Katerina
Thank you, ladies! Homemade pizza is definitely a wonderful treat.
Ashley
I’m drooling! This pizza looks amazing!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Katerina
Haha.. thank you Ashley!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
This supreme pizza sure looks fabulous Katerina! We love making homemade pizza and all these extra toppings would be a big hit! Thanks for sharing!!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Tasia! The more toppings the better, I think!
Letscurry
Pizza is a comfort calling. I love to make a home-made one and customise it with different kid friendly toppings. Your recipe sounds amazing and those pictures are so incredible.
Katerina
Thank you very much!
Zia Domic
Sound delicious Katerina! We love doing homemade pizza night Ill give your recipe a go sometime! xo ~Zia
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Katerina
Pizza night is the best night! Thanks Zia!
Neil
Love the toppings on your pizza Katerina! Especially the sliced beef sausages! Lynne will love trying out this new pizza recipe. Thanks!
Katerina
Thanks Neil, I hope you and Lynne enjoy this one!
Mercy
I do love homemade pizza as I can put anything I want. This kind of pizza you made is my kids’ favourite.
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Katerina
And mine! Thanks so much, Mercy!
marcie
Homemade pizza is one of the best things in life, especially with these toppings! The men in my house would be in love with this pizza!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Marcie! We feel the same!
Lovely
What a delicious homemade pizza! Simply the best!
xoxo
Lovely
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Katerina
Thank you so much, Lovely!
Tiziana Olbrich
Oh Katerina you are such a stunning cook! It looks so delicious 🙂
Have a good start in the new week
Tiziana
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Katerina
Thank you so much, Tiziana!! All the best for the new week.
Sam | Violet Hollow
Look so tasty! I am always in the mood for pizza. You can’t beat homemade either xx
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Katerina
Thanks so much Sam! Totally agree!
Georgia
Oh my goodness – this looks incredible! I could honestly read your descriptions of how you make these recipes forever; I can already taste that tangy tomato-ey cheesy goodness!
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Katerina
That’s so kind, Georgia, thank you so much!
Shannon
This has got to be the most gorgeous pizza EVER! I was immediately drawn in by your photo Katerina, it’s just perfect. 😋 Homemade pizza has got to be one of our family’s favorite meals, and you are so right! Putting on the toppings is so fun to do with little ones who are always wanting to help! Love the toppings you use here, definitely my favorites too!
Katerina
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Shannon! I love cooking with the kids, it’s definitely a lovely family activity for us.
jodie filogomo
That’s exactly how I would keep my husband happy…he loves pizza so much!!
OXOX
Jodie
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Katerina
Haha… That’s a good reason to make one or two of these! Thanks Jodie!
Makeup Muddle
My stomach just rumbled just reading this! I’ve never tried making my own pizza dough before, I always go for the easy option but I have to try it if mine looks even half as good as yours xo
Makeup Muddle
Katerina
I’m glad this post has inspired you, Gemma! Thank you for your comment!
Kathrine Eldridge
This is the perfect recipe to make during quarantine with the kids! This pizza looks delicious. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Katerina
I totally agree, Kathrine, thank you! Have a nice weekend.
Healthy World Cuisine
Pizza is a crowd pleaser and yours is all decked out. Love the thin crust and all the toppings, so delicious. Now here comes the dilemma…. only 2 pizzas? LOL With the kiddos, we are going to have to double your recipe for sure. Take Care
Katerina
Thank you – the recipe is easily doubled. Enjoy!
Nancy
I LOVE supreme pizza! Full of all of the great toppings hehe. I like that you can amek this at home. I need to learn how to make the dough! Or at least be able to work with it. I feel like everything else gets easier after this. I am all about the cheese layer! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Katerina
It may look intimidating initially but make it once and you’ll see it’s actually pretty easy! Thanks so much, Nancy!
sherry
this does look delicious katerina. yum! there’s something about a pizza with … everything!
Katerina
Precisely my thinking, Sherry! Thank you!
Laura Bambrick
Yum!! We love making our own pizza! Even the dough from scratch. It has such delicious flavor! My daughter loves making her own heart shaped pizza. We will have to try this recipe next time!
Katerina
That’s so cute! We will have to try that next time, the kids will love that idea. Thanks Laura!
Christie
Oh wowwww this supreme pizza just sounds so amazing!!!! It looks really delicious Katerina! I love the different toppings. Perfect for friday night pizza!!! Have a great weekend!
Katerina
Thanks so much for your kind comment, Christie! Hope you have a lovely weekend too!
Honeycombee
We are having pizza at home tonight! Love this recipe though, we usually buy or crust so this is definitely a way to change it up =o)
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Katerina
Absolutely, thanks so much!
CoCo
Katerina, this pizza looks amazing! I’m always so hesitant to make my own crust because most of the time it comes out super gooey and not in a good way ha ha. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for making it so easy! I hope you and your family have a happy holiday weekend. Hugs, CoCo
Katerina
I hope it works for you, CoCo! Thanks so much for your comment.
Katerina | Fork it by Kat Blog
This looks so delicious! Definitely will try it out soon!!!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Katerina!
Anika
This totally made me crave pizza, loving the photos! Great recipe too, looks like a fun one to try at home.
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
Katerina
Absolutely, thanks so much Anika!
Dom and Jo
Oh my,
I honestly stumbled upon this and instantly wanted to make this. We don’t have all the ingredients right now but looks like we’re having a pizza night tonight! Thanks for the inspiration Katerina.
Katerina
Woohoo! Thanks so much, Dom and Jo!
BarbaraFrenchVegan
Wow it looks phenomenal !! Love pizza one of my favorite lunch or dinner. Your pizza looks delicious and love thin crust they are the best 🙂 .
Katerina
We love thin crust too! Thanks so much, Barbara!
Priya
I am loving this supreme pizza. So glad that I find your blog. Slowly checking your all posts.
Katerina
Thank you so much, Priya, enjoy!
Naya
Katerina! I am sorry for this TMI moment, but my mouth is watering. This pizza looks scrumptious! I wish I could have a slice (or three hah!). Well done and thanks a lot for sharing this recipe! xx
Naya
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Katerina
That’s the best compliment, Naya! Thanks so much!
Gabrielle
Oh my gosh this looks SO delicious! Your choice of toppings are ideal as well – thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
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Katerina
Thank you so much Gabrielle!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This looks so delicious, Katerina! Thanks for sharing! We are big homemade pizza lovers, too…pinning!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Linda!
Rach
This post makes me crave pizza! It looks so good!!
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Katerina
Thanks so much, Rach!
Alex
I absolutely agree with you – who doesn’t love pizza? I am definitely going to have to make some on the weekend – I have serious cravings for it now after seeing your post. It looks delicious!!
Katerina
Haha, I was actually thinking I might make some tomorrow too, Alex! Thanks so much!
Kadie
I’ll be honest I don’t like a lot of toppings on my pizza but this looks delicious! I think my husband would love it for sure! Thanks for sharing.
Kadie | The Great Canadian Housewife & A Story About A Girl
Katerina
Thanks Kadie.