Types of Pizza and Pies
Pizza and pies are some of my favorite savory recipes that can serve as everything from a quick weeknight dinner to an impressive centerpiece for entertaining. Here you’ll find easy pizza rolls, pizza croissants, asparagus quiche, and more as the list keeps growing here at Laura’s Bakery.
Each of these recipes are satisfying to make from scratch and easily adaptable with your favorite toppings, fillings, and seasonal ingredients.
If you have more time, experiment with homemade doughs like homemade pizza dough or this easy quiche crust recipe, otherwise store-bought versions work just as well.
When to Make Pizza and Pies
These recipes will save you from ordering takeout and serve a crowd easily which is always helpful over holidays or when you have hungry mouths to feed. They’re also delicious options for:
- Family dinners: A homemade pizza or savory pie is a fun, satisfying meal that everyone can customize to their liking. Pair them with your favorite side dishes.
- Casual entertaining: A simple evening with friends is instantly elevated with slices of your favorite pizza or pie.
- Weekday savory treats: Sometimes, quick easy pizza rolls or a slice of quiche Lorraine is the perfect snack between meals.
- Lunchbox fillers: Pizza twists and savory hand pies are ideal bite-size additions for a lunchbox.
Tips for Making Pizza and Pies
Homemade pizza and pies are easy enough for anyone to make. Here are a few simple tips to ensure success every time:
- For pizza dough, let it rest and rise properly. A slow rise in the fridge develops better flavor and a more workable texture.
- When making quiche crust, keep the butter and water cold. This helps create a flaky, tender crust rather than a tough one.
- For savory tarts like a fresh tomato tart, blind bake the crust first if the filling is wet. This prevents a soggy bottom.
- Quiches are best when the custard is just set. Remove them from the oven when the center still has a slight wobble; it will continue to cook as it cools.
- Many pies and tarts are best served warm or at room temperature to allow their flavors to shine. For crispy pizza, serve it hot from the oven to maintain the crunch.
Craving pizza or a comforting pie, but don’t want to splurge on takeout? With this list of mouth-watering recipes, now you don’t have to. Make from scratch in your own kitchen!