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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Pizza Preparation
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
Shape 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 peel or baking sheet.
Add Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base. Tear the fior di latte cheese into pieces and distribute it over the sauce. Top with fresh basil leaves.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or pizza stone) and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot with extra basil if desired.
