Cheese Pizza Recipe
Melted cheese on a crispy crust.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour along with olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then transfer it to a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let It Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to get it hot enough for a crispy crust.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the shaped dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle oregano and black pepper over the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil for added flavor.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the crust is crispy.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve warm.