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Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until it forms a dough.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a greased pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 9
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper over the cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
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