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Generally, the hotter the oven, the better the pizza will be. Place a pizza stone on a lower oven rack. Preheat the oven between 450 and 500 degrees F (250 to 260 degrees C) â the stone needs heat up while the oven heats. Large, thick-crusted pizzas might need an oven temperature closer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) so the crust can cook completely before the toppings burn.
Tips for Great Homemade Pizza. 1  Use fresh active dry yeast when making dough. Feed the dough with quality olive oil, warm (not hot) water, a bit of sugar or other sweetener, and sea salt. Allow plenty of time for your dough to rise, up to an hour. 2  Preheat your oven fully. Most recipes suggest at least 400 degrees. If you prefer a soft crust, bake your pizza at a lower temp for longer time. For a crispy crust, cook it for less time at a higher temp. Arrange your pizza pan in the middle of the oven rack, in the center of the oven.