14" Large Recipe
Build your own pizza, perfect for 3-4 people. All pizzas come topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until it starts to come together.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 14-inch circle.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or a prepared baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 9
Add Toppings
Layer your desired toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and olives over the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano and basil on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 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 and enjoy!
