Large Cheese Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce and house cheese blend.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Tomato Sauce
Cheese Blend
Method
Pizza Dough
- 1
Prepare the yeast mixture
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough comes together.
- 3
Knead the dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Tomato Sauce
- 5
- 6
Simmer the sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Assembling the Pizza
- 7
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Shape the dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it back to a floured surface. Roll it out to fit your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 9
Add the sauce
Spread an even layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
Add the cheese blend
Sprinkle the mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 11
Bake the pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- 12
Slice and serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.
