Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch it out to your desired pizza shape.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Season and Drizzle
Sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese. If using, add fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil to taste.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, slice, and enjoy your homemade cheese pizza!
