One of the interesting things you can do at home in your free time is to make microwave pizza. The process is quite simple and you can easily get the ingredients required.
When you’re tired of the same old meals or planning a casual get-together with friends or just want to try cooking something different, what’s the go-to food on your mind?
Most likely, it’s pizza. And guess what? You can totally whip up a homemade pizza in the microwave – it’s simpler than you might think!
Step-by-step Guide to Make Microwave Pizza
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
50 g (1/3 cup) Self-rising flour (if you can’t get self-rising flour then use 50 g (1/3 cup) regular flour + 1/2 tsp baking powder)
30 g (2 tbsp) Milk
Salt (1 pinch)
Toppings
1 tbsp Seasoned pizza/tomato sauce or puree
2 tbsp Shredded mozzarella cheese
Self-rising flour substitutes
Cooking Process
Step 1
Throw together the self-rising flour, a pinch of salt, and some milk in a bowl. Give it a quick knead on the countertop – about a minute should do – until it all comes together nicely.
Step 2
If your dough looks a bit on the dry side, no worries! Depending on your flour, just toss in an extra splash of milk, around 1/2 tsp should do the trick. Roll out that dough to a cozy 12-13 cm (or 5 inches) on some parchment paper and using a fork, poke holes in the dough.
Step 3
The dough may seem thin, but fear not – the self-rising flour will make it puff up in the microwave. Just slather some tomato sauce on top, pop it in for about 45 seconds, and voila! Your pizza cravings are about to come true.
Step 4
Throw on the cheese and pop that pizza back in the microwave for another 45 seconds or a full minute. Give it a couple of minutes to cool, then dive in and savour the goodness right away.
Additional Tips
Take note; if you’re rocking the cup measurements for flour (instead of going all fancy with a scale), just remember not to cram it into the cup too hard. We want that dough nice and chill, not too dry.
Now, about microwaving – every microwave has its own vibe. So, your pizza could be ready anytime from 1 minute and 30 seconds to 1 minute and 50 seconds.
Oh, and let’s talk toppings. Now, throwing other toppings in the microwave might not be the best move, but hey, why not give it a shot and see?
If you’re all about that golden-brown pizza perfection, toss it under a preheated grill for a quick 1 or 2 minutes – just until the cheese gets a hint of tan.
Whip it out, slice it up, and let the feast begin!
Things to Note When Preparing Microwave Pizza
Alright, first things first – you may need a convection oven. If you’re rocking a grill or solo oven, sorry, but making pizza with it may not come out as good.
Those microwaves don’t have a pre-heating function. So, make sure you’ve got a microwave oven with a pre-heat or convection feature.
Making the Pizza Dough
Let’s kick things off with the basics. Making pizza dough might seem like a big deal, but trust me, it’s a breeze.
Just gather up some all-purpose or regular flour (if you can’t get self-rising flour), oil, salt, yeast or baking powder, and water.
Start by dissolving the yeast in 30 ml of warm water – give it a good mix. Then, grab a sizable bowl, toss in the all-purpose flour, add the oil, salt, and that yeasty mix, and get kneading until it’s silky smooth.
Next, toss that dough into a bowl already slicked with oil, making sure to give it a good roll to get that oil coating all over.
Cover it up with a lid and let it chill at room temperature for about an hour – maybe a bit longer if you live in a cold region.
After some moments, you’ll notice that dough has swelled up big time. Time to grab that rolling pin and flatten it into a cylindrical pizza base shape.
Grab a baking dish, throw on half a tablespoon of oil, and lay that pizza base on it. Slash a few lines on top to let the cheese do its thing. With the pizza base prepped, you’re just a hop, skip, and a jump away from completing that microwave pizza.
Preheating the Oven
Now, let’s talk about why having a convection microwave oven is the secret for making good pizza. Preheating is the name of the game when you’re baking in a microwave oven. It’s like giving your pizza a warm welcome before the real baking shindig starts.
For your pizza, preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Simply hit up the Microwave/Grill/Convection option, twist the knob to set that convection temperature, and hit the start button twice.
First press locks in the temperature, and the second press kicks off the preheating magic. No need to worry about time – the buzzer will alert you when the oven hits the right temperature. That’s your cue to slide in your pizza and get ready to savour thick, juicy awesomeness.
Select Your Preferred Toppings
Alright, so now that your pizza dough is baked and ready to roll, let’s talk toppings. Think about the pizza masterpiece you’re craving and the flavours that make your taste buds dance.
Round up some tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, baby corn, mushrooms, or your favourite meats. Don’t forget to snag the sauce and cheese for that perfect pizza canvas.
Once you’ve got your toppings, give those veggies or meats a good chop – go for that perfect bite size. Now, here’s the fun part: you can go two ways.
Option one, lay down the cheese over the sauce and then sprinkle on the toppings. Option two, throw on the toppings first and then shower it all with cheese.
Or, if you’re a cheese fanatic (who isn’t?), why not do both! Just make sure those toppings are partying evenly on the surface, add a generous layer of grated cheese, and boom – your pizza is on its way to flavour town!
Baking Pizza in the Microwave
Now, your pizza is all set to rock the microwave. Once the appliance is preheated and good to go, gently slide that pizza in.
Dial up the time to 20 minutes, hit the start button, and let the magic happen. When the timer hits zero, boom – you’ve got a piping hot, delicious pizza ready to be devoured!
Quick tip: Keep those microwave-friendly gloves handy when you’re whipping up pizza at home. Safety first, pizza second!
