Crafting Garlic Butter Herb Pizza from Scratch | Flavor-Packed Homemade Recipe

🎉 Introduction

Nothing compares to the aroma of homemade pizza fresh out of the oven—especially when it’s brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled generously with fragrant herbs. This Garlic Butter Herb Pizza is a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that transforms everyday pizza night into a gourmet experience.

With a golden, chewy crust brushed in buttery garlic goodness, topped with mozzarella and fresh herbs, this pizza is rustic, comforting, and versatile. You can enjoy it on its own, pair it with soup or salad, or serve it as a shareable appetizer for family dinners or parties.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large mixing bowl (for dough)
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Whisk & wooden spoon (or stand mixer with dough hook)
• Rolling pin
• Pizza stone or baking sheet
• Pastry brush (for garlic butter)
• Pizza cutter

🛒 Ingredients

For the pizza dough

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For garlic butter topping

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp parsley flakes (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley)
• Pinch of salt

For assembly

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prepare the dough

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix into a dough.
3. Knead on a floured surface (or in mixer) 6–8 minutes until smooth.
4. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled.

Step 2: Make the garlic butter

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Shape the pizza

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
2. Roll out dough to desired size (12–14 inches). Place on parchment paper for easy transfer.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Brush crust generously with garlic butter mixture.
2. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan.
3. Add a light drizzle of garlic butter on top.

Step 5: Bake

Transfer pizza (with parchment) to hot stone or baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Step 6: Serve

Brush with extra garlic butter if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve hot.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8 slices
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Rise Time: 1 hour
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked slices up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer.
• Reheating: Warm in a 375°F oven for 8–10 minutes to keep crust crispy.

🥄 Variations

• Cheesy Herb Pizza: Add provolone, asiago, or gouda for more cheesy depth.
• Spicy Kick: Sprinkle with chili flakes or drizzle hot honey.
• Veggie Boost: Add roasted peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
• Flatbread Version: Use naan or pita bread instead of homemade dough for a quick version.
• Stuffed Crust: Wrap mozzarella sticks inside dough edges before baking.
• Vegan Option: Swap butter with olive oil and use dairy-free cheese.

❓ 10 FAQs

Do I need a pizza stone?
No—a baking sheet works fine, but a stone makes crust crispier.

Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes—it saves time while still being delicious.

How do I keep crust soft inside but crispy outside?
Bake on high heat (475°F) and don’t overload with toppings.

Can I prep dough ahead of time?
Yes—store dough in fridge up to 24 hours, bring to room temp before baking.

What herbs are best?
Parsley, oregano, and basil are classics, but thyme or rosemary work too.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend for the dough.

Is fresh garlic better than powdered?
Yes—fresh garlic gives stronger flavor, but powdered works in a pinch.

Can I grill this pizza?
Yes, grill dough on both sides, then add cheese and finish cooking.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just divide dough in half for two pizzas.

What pairs best with garlic herb pizza?
A crisp green salad or marinara dipping sauce.

🏁 Conclusion

This Garlic Butter Herb Pizza is everything you love about homemade comfort food: golden crust, gooey cheese, and fragrant garlic-herb butter that makes every bite irresistible. Easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Serve it fresh from the oven with a side of marinara or simply enjoy it on its own—it’s a pizza night winner every time!

Adam

Crafting Garlic Butter Herb Pizza from Scratch | Flavor-Packed Homemade Recipe

Nothing compares to the aroma of homemade pizza fresh out of the oven—especially when it’s brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled generously with fragrant herbs. This Garlic Butter Herb Pizza is a simple yet flavor-packed recipe that transforms everyday pizza night into a gourmet experience. With a golden, chewy crust brushed in buttery garlic goodness, topped with mozzarella and fresh herbs, this pizza is rustic, comforting, and versatile. You can enjoy it on its own, pair it with soup or salad, or serve it as a shareable appetizer for family dinners or parties.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Bake & rise time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the pizza dough

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1 ¼ cups warm water 110°F / 45°C
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For garlic butter topping

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp parsley flakes or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• Pinch of salt

For assembly

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
• Crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl (for dough)
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Whisk & wooden spoon (or stand mixer with dough hook)
• Rolling Pin
• Pizza stone or baking sheet
• Pastry brush (for garlic butter)
• Pizza Cutter

Method

 

Step 1: Prepare the dough

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix into a dough.
3. Knead on a floured surface (or in mixer) 6–8 minutes until smooth.
4. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled.

Step 2: Make the garlic butter

1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Shape the pizza

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
2. Roll out dough to desired size (12–14 inches). Place on parchment paper for easy transfer.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Brush crust generously with garlic butter mixture.
2. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan.
3. Add a light drizzle of garlic butter on top.

Step 5: Bake

1. Transfer pizza (with parchment) to hot stone or baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Step 6: Serve

1. Brush with extra garlic butter if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Freezer: Freeze baked slices up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer.

Reheating: Warm in a 375°F oven for 8–10 minutes to keep crust crispy.

🥄 Variations

Cheesy Herb Pizza: Add provolone, asiago, or gouda for more cheesy depth.

Spicy Kick: Sprinkle with chili flakes or drizzle hot honey.

Veggie Boost: Add roasted peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.

Flatbread Version: Use naan or pita bread instead of homemade dough for a quick version.

Stuffed Crust: Wrap mozzarella sticks inside dough edges before baking.

Vegan Option: Swap butter with olive oil and use dairy-free cheese.

❓ 10 FAQs

Do I need a pizza stone?
No—a baking sheet works fine, but a stone makes crust crispier.

Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes—it saves time while still being delicious.

How do I keep crust soft inside but crispy outside?
Bake on high heat (475°F) and don’t overload with toppings.

Can I prep dough ahead of time?
Yes—store dough in fridge up to 24 hours, bring to room temp before baking.

What herbs are best?
Parsley, oregano, and basil are classics, but thyme or rosemary work too.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free flour blend for the dough.

Is fresh garlic better than powdered?
Yes—fresh garlic gives stronger flavor, but powdered works in a pinch.

Can I grill this pizza?
Yes, grill dough on both sides, then add cheese and finish cooking.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just divide dough in half for two pizzas.

What pairs best with garlic herb pizza?
A crisp green salad or marinara dipping sauce.

🏁 Conclusion

This Garlic Butter Herb Pizza is everything you love about homemade comfort food: golden crust, gooey cheese, and fragrant garlic-herb butter that makes every bite irresistible. Easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Serve it fresh from the oven with a side of marinara or simply enjoy it on its own—it’s a pizza night winner every time!