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Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Cooking for Kids Overall User Rating: 
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Excellent!
07/19/2008 at 03:48pm
User: JENN from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
This was so easy, I don't know why I haven't been making my own dough for years! The only reviews I read that were negative, seemed to have problems with the dough rising. Hot tap water should be about 110 degrees unless you have your water heater set really high, and my grandmother taught me that if it feels hot on your finger it is warm enough for the yeast. Yeast feeds on the gluten in the flour as it rises, so it doesn't need sugar or honey. Try it, this was really good and very impressive looking.
A New Favorite
07/08/2008 at 05:05pm
User: Tiffany from kankakee, IL User Rating:
This pizza is so good, you won't even miss the sauce! The dough turned out so great! I only make 1 pizza at a time, and the other half of the dough freezes well. The salt adds such a wonderful flavor. I chop the basil instead of leaving it whole and use a little more than called for, but I don't put more on in the end. I LOVE THIS RECIPE! I highly recommend it.
Easy and Delicious Pizza
05/03/2008 at 07:26pm
User: lupe from san pablo, CA User Rating:
It was very easy and the kids really enjoyed cooking . My 13 yr old daughter loves watching Giada. Thank You lupe
Holy good.
04/29/2008 at 07:01pm
User: kendall from west linn, OR User Rating:
This was AMAZING. It's easy and delicious, I definitely recommend it.
Great fresh pizza
04/24/2008 at 11:18am
User: Rebecca from Hillsborough, NC User Rating:
I have been making my own version of this for years. It's really good when tomatoes are in season. I also like to roast the garlic before I put it on. If your dough didn't turn out right, it could be because the water was too hot and killed the yeast, or because your flour was not fresh enough. Try again! Sometimes it takes a few times to get the knack of the dough.
So Wonderful
04/13/2008 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy, fast and super flavorful- this one of my go to meals, and I love it
Tasty
04/04/2008 at 04:00pm
User: Andrea from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
This recipe was very good, it was simple and easy, about the only thing I seemed to run out of was dough, I think I needed to let it rise just a bit longer, but it was so good!
Family pleasing
03/30/2008 at 12:29pm
User: Carla from Rogersville, TN User Rating:
Great flavor, fresh and light. The whole family enjoyed it. One problem we had was with the dough. It didn't rise, was very dry, and we followed directions exactly. I think next time we'll use a frozen dough and make the rest of the recipe as directed.
Great Pizza
03/19/2008 at 03:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A classic indeed!
Note even one star
03/08/2008 at 08:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had to throw the dough out. I followed the directions exactly for the homemade dough. Try again Giada.
Yummy!
03/06/2008 at 12:45am
User: Kristin from Morgan Hill, CA User Rating:
I made this tonight and my family loved it. This was my first pizza ever and I'm pretty proud of myself :) The dough cooked perfectly. I was scared about there the lack of tomatoe sauce so I drizzled a bit across the cheese from a left over can I had. I also added onions and sun dried tomatoes on one of the pizza for the adults. Scrumptious!
bad dough
03/04/2008 at 01:12pm
User: Sarah from Duluth, GA User Rating:
Like any normal person I followed the dough recipe to a tee and it didn't turn out. It was flat and thick and no good! The tastes combined on top of the pizza were great but the dough ruined it. :( Really bummed! Buy the pre-made stuff and you'll be happy.
Great
03/03/2008 at 08:53am
User: kelly from olatbe, KS User Rating:
We made this pizza this weekend. LOVED it- craving it again now. Used a little more garlic- no sauce needed. can't wait to make with tomatoes in season!!
it LooKed GooD.........
02/27/2008 at 10:00am
User: Scott from higher eygpt, CA User Rating:
To be honest, it kinda sucked really bad. I followed the instructions exact. the dough was offle and use and use alot of oil. it seem to have and unpleasent texture to it, it made me gag. As for the toppings, they offered little taste, if any. Be wise and please don't waste you money on this concoction.
good toppings bad dough
02/26/2008 at 03:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used this dough recipe and did everything exactly as it says and my dough turned out terrible...it didnt rise at all, and I asked my dad later on and he said that yeast needs sugar or honey to help make it rise..this recipe doesn't have either.
awesome pie!
02/25/2008 at 04:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
was quick and delicious!!!
Delicious!!
06/14/2007 at 10:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pizza is to die for! I use a little more basil than called for and omit the garlic, but I absolutely love this pizza. So fresh and delicious!
easy
06/12/2007 at 10:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was so simple and easy to make and follow the reciepe! It was great. I will deffinitly make this again. Thanks!
fresh and flavorful
05/12/2007 at 12:38pm
User: Andrea from jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Very good and tasty. It looked like it was cooked in an italian pizzeria.
Great
04/29/2007 at 04:46am
User: Rachel from Athens, OH User Rating:
I didn't use the garlic, and added pizza sauce, but it was still great. My only problem was with cutting. When I tried to cut the slices, the basil would get smooshed and dragged all over. I made it a second time and chopped the basil up to make it easier to cut, but then I couldn't taste it as much. The tomatoes were a bit difficult to cut, too. Any suggestions? I may try adding the basil fresh, after I cook and cut the pizza, but would that alter the flavor too much?
Fresh tomatoes/basic pizza
04/28/2007 at 09:30am
User: Stella from Willow Springs, IL User Rating:
This was easy and fun to prepare. Final product was outstanding--tasty, moist, crispy and healthy because I used wheat dough instead of white dough. My husband and kids loved this.
Wow!
04/22/2007 at 06:20pm
User: Sophia from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
The pizza looked so gourmet - and it tasted like it too! The combination of flavors was absolutely wonderful. This is now my favorite pizza. I feel healthy eating it too. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe!
Asome!
04/21/2007 at 08:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Me as a kid tried it myself and loved it I have to try not to eat to much :)
great pizza!
03/21/2007 at 08:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so good, and so easy! it is a keeper.
Frozen Pizza No More
01/15/2007 at 07:44pm
User: Shannon from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
This was AWESOME!! We went with a store bought dough though. It was not one that was refrigerated...it was just on the aisle somewhere. It looked very gourmet when it came out of the oven. We actually did a half-and-half. My husband added mushrooms and shallots to his side and we followed everything else and it was great. Very easy and tasty.
My homegrown tomatoes & basil were put to new use!
08/23/2006 at 12:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Such a great tasting pizza! I used the store-bought refrigerated dough, but this still turned out wonderful. I was glad to find a recipe to use items from my little garden. I've made it twice now, and it is just delicious.
FABULOUS
08/19/2006 at 05:28pm
User: KARISSA from NY, NY User Rating:
IT WAS THE BEST PIZZA EVER
Go To Pizza Dough
05/24/2006 at 11:09am
User: Ron from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
This has become my go-to pizza dough. If you want a very good dough that will be ready in a little over an hour, this is it. My wife and I like thin crust so I typically shape (press and stretch - never roll!!) this recipe into two 11 - 12 inch pizzas. With the oven set at 450 these beauties are ready in 10 minutes. Mid way thru cooking, I switch the cookie sheets from the middle rack to lower rack (and vice versa) and turn the pans 180 degrees. Makes a nice, evenly baked pizza. Thanks Giada!!
Only So-So
05/14/2006 at 04:02pm
User: carol from thousand oaks, CA User Rating:
This recipe was only marginal. You couldn't really taste the fresh basil. It called for putting basil leaves on the pizza prior to baking. When you pulled this out of the oven, the basil had lost its "freshness." I would change this recipe by cutting the basil into strips and then adding the strips about 5 minutes before pulling the pizza out of the oven.
Amazing
02/22/2006 at 04:30pm
User: Jennifer from Cherryvale, KS User Rating:
I made this for a Valentine's dinner and loved it. The flavor was amazing!
pretty good
02/14/2006 at 01:28pm
User: Kristen from Crystal Lake, IL User Rating:
While making the dough I was a little nervous because once rolled out it was so thin! But in the oven it puffed up just right for a nicely chewy thin crust. The sauce was not good, not one of my favorites, and it makes it ton. I used the leftover sauce to make baked mostaccoli and I still have quite a bit left!
Delicious
02/12/2006 at 02:31pm
User: MARISA from Granville, NY User Rating:
What a wonderful and easy recipe! Nice and light.
Fantastico
02/10/2006 at 04:11pm
User: Caleb from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
I substituted some shredded fresh mozzerella for the pasteurized mozzerella when I tried out this dish. It was amazing, just be careful not to put too much cheese or the excess moisture in the fresh mozzerella will leave you with a soggy pizza.
Pizza with Tomatoes and Basil
01/08/2006 at 10:19am
User: Erin from Fort Worth, TX User Rating:
Excellent taste and light. A healthy pizza that doesn't make you feel heavy.
Real Pizza
12/07/2005 at 06:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious, a real treat!
Easy to make and enjoyable
11/05/2005 at 12:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The pizza was easy to make and very tasty.
EASY TREATS
10/01/2005 at 10:42pm
User: norma from Brea, CA User Rating:
YUMMMY!!! ILOVE THIS RECIPE- THIS PIZZA IS NOW ONE OF MY FAMILY'S FAVORITES!!- THANKS!
Awesome!
08/10/2005 at 12:48pm
User: MONA from Dearborn Heights, MI User Rating:
Tasted just as excellent as it looked on tv! Definately a hit!
yummy
07/28/2005 at 02:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
smells wonderful and tastes just as good as it smells
Art
06/17/2005 at 08:11pm
User: ART from Colfax, CA User Rating:
A very big hit!!
great pizza
05/26/2005 at 11:58pm
User: DEREK from Panama City, FL User Rating:
very awesome and simple!
My New Favorite Pizza
05/11/2005 at 01:06pm
User: KATHY from Fairfield, CA User Rating:
I made this one night and it was soooo good I made it the next night too. I used to have a pizza that I liked the best, but this is my new favorite!
Great Pizza
03/22/2005 at 05:49pm
User: Krista from Tahlequah, OK User Rating:
The pizza turned out great! I only cooked it for 12 minutes at 450 and it had soft dough, oh so good. Thanks!
Easy and delicious!
01/08/2005 at 12:18am
User: LYNETTE from Lakewood, CO User Rating:
Our very first "homemade" pizza and what a delight. So easy and delicious, it is definitely a "keeper" and is sure to become a family favorite and made frequently.
Quick and Yummy
10/20/2004 at 03:21pm
User: ALISON from Salt Lake, UT User Rating:
What a simple dish to make, yet it tastes like you worked hard to make it. I really enjoyed the flavor and my family requests it all of the time!
Outstanding Pizza
10/19/2004 at 02:51pm
User: JEANINE from Redwood City, CA User Rating:
Using Giada's Simple Tomato Sauce recipe for the sauce, this was the absolute best pizza I've ever made! Using a store-bought pizza crust, this was simple, fresh and delicious. The only pizza I'll make from now on along with the Pineapple and Ham recipe.
Simple but excellent!
10/18/2004 at 04:45pm
User: KARINA from Post Falls, ID User Rating:
I thought the recipe was very easy and I was amazed at how much flavor there was only using garlic and basil. I will definitely make this again!
A very pretty pizza......
10/14/2004 at 11:29am
User: DIANA from Lincoln city, OR User Rating:
Delicious and very easy to make takes almost no time at all. My husband loved the homemade sauce that went with it!!! I did add sliced onions to the pizza. I will make this one again.
Simply Delicious!!!
10/12/2004 at 12:21am
User: ROBERT from Irvine, CA User Rating:
What a refreshing change from regular sauce-laden pizza....great flavor combination!
Best pizza ever
10/11/2004 at 03:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't think I've ever had pizza this good. It is very easy to make and faster than delivery! My entire family loved it. It was also quality time because the kids love to help out. This is an A+ meal.