Pizza Con Formaggio Recipe
Mozzarella, garlic-infused olive oil & our authentic pizza sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (around 110°F) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine and Knead
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble and Bake
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the prepared pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 10
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.
