Cheese Pizza, Classic (8 Slices) Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza, Classic (8 Slices) Recipe in just 2h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
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 frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Assembling and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly on top, leaving a small border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- 8
Add Seasonings
Drizzle olive oil over the cheese, then sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper. Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into 8 equal pieces and serve warm.
