Yia Yia's Pizza Recipe
Yia Yia's Pizza features a deliciously crispy crust topped with a rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh toppings, delivering a taste of authentic Italian comfort.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Method
Pizza Assembly
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add in olive oil, salt, and gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 4
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out one portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
