Build Your Brick Oven Cheese Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
If you're making your own pizza dough, combine flour, yeast, salt, and water in a bowl, knead for about 10 minutes, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your brick oven to about 700°F (370°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 3
Shape the Pizza
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape and thickness.
- 4
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- 5
Add Toppings
If desired, add any additional toppings such as pepperoni, vegetables, or herbs.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot brick oven and bake for about 5-8 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Slice and enjoy!
