Pizza Recipe
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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 (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mixing the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbsp). Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch it out into your desired pizza shape (round or rectangular). Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce (1 cup) evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese (2 cups) over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices (1 cup), bell peppers (1 cup), onions (0.5 cup), and olives (0.5 cup). Finish with dried oregano (1 tsp) and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves to taste, slice, and serve hot.
