Cheese Please 3 Pack Recipe
3 hand-tossed 20" NY style cheese pizzas.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza 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 foamy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place your pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- 6
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into three equal parts for the three pizzas.
- 7
Shape Pizzas
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out each dough ball into a 20-inch circle, making sure the edges are slightly thicker for the crust.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce evenly over each pizza base. Sprinkle 3 cups of mozzarella cheese and 0.5 cups of grated parmesan cheese on top. Add oregano and basil to taste.
- 9
Bake Pizzas
Carefully transfer each pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.