Cheese Pizza Recipe
Personal cheese pizza with tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, 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
Shape Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 10 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
- 8
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add dried oregano and black pepper to taste. If desired, add fresh basil.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
