Pizza Semplice Recipe
Our own pizza crust with tomato & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Pizza Crust
Toppings
Method
Pizza Crust Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Assembling Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 10
Add Basil and Drizzle Oil
Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top of the cheese. Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.