Teen Pizza Recipe: 2 Ways to Make Homemade Pizza

In our house, pizza night is a beloved tradition—and this week, our teens took over the kitchen to make their favourite meal. Whether you’re after a full from-scratch experience or something super simple after a long day, this teen pizza recipe has you covered.

These recipes are part of our Teen Kitchen Takeover series, where we focus on building life skills, kitchen confidence, and a little fun along the way. Pizza is always a winner with our son (who would eat it daily, if he could), and even our less pizza-obsessed daughter enjoys the process when it’s homemade.

So grab your ingredients, preheat the oven, and let your teens try their hands at making a delicious dinner. Here are two easy versions of our favourite teen-friendly pizza recipe.

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From-Scratch Teen Pizza Recipe

Perfect for weekends or when your teens have the time and curiosity to try something a bit more hands-on.

Ingredients (Makes 2 medium pizzas):

• 250g plain flour
• 1 tsp dried yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• 150ml warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 100ml pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)
• 1 ball of mozzarella, sliced
• Handful of grated cheese (cheddar/mozzarella mix)
• Pepperoni slices

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix to form a soft dough.
3. Knead for 5–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
5. Divide dough in half and roll out into two pizza bases.
6. Spread with sauce, add mozzarella, grated cheese, and pepperoni.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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Time-Saver Teen Pizza Recipe

Ideal for midweek evenings when you’re short on time but still want something tasty and homemade.

Ingredients (Per Pizza):

• 1 pre-made pizza base
• 2–3 tbsp pizza sauce
• 4–5 slices of mozzarella
• Handful of grated cheese
• Pepperoni slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Spread sauce over pre-made base.
3. Add mozzarella, cheese, and pepperoni.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and base is crisp.

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Looking for a Gluten-Free Option?

If you’re cooking for someone with dietary needs, there are some fantastic gluten-free pizza base alternatives available. We recommend this one from BBC Good Food:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/gluten-free-pizza-dough

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Why This Teen Pizza Recipe Works

Both versions of this teen pizza recipe are simple, delicious, and perfect for building confidence in the kitchen. Cooking together is one of our favourite ways to connect, laugh, and teach independence.

We’ll be sharing real-life behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram Stories as our teens whip up these pizzas this week—so keep an eye out for floury countertops, lots of cheese, and plenty of fun.

Whether you’re guiding your teen through every step or letting them take the lead, this recipe is a brilliant way to practice life skills and enjoy a homemade meal together.

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Let us know if your teens try this one—we’d love to hear how it went and which version they preferred. And if you have your own teen-friendly dinner ideas, we’re always up for adding new favourites to the mix!

Chat soon,

Ciara

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Download the Printable Recipe
Click here to download the PDF with both pizza recipes.