Pizza Recipe
Delicious pizza with a variety of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Make the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 4
Prepare the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Add your desired toppings.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
