Serious Cheese Pizza Recipe
Loaded edge to edge with smoked provolone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rise Dough
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness, typically about 12 inches in diameter.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the smoked provolone cheese generously over the sauce, ensuring that it covers the pizza edge to edge.
- 9
Season Pizza
Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes on top of the cheese. Add fresh basil leaves if desired.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
