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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Pizza Preparation
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour and knead until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Assemble the Pizza
Place the rolled dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce over the surface, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your choice of toppings.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.