Personal Pizza Recipe
A personal-sized pizza with your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 4
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- 5
Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then add your choice of toppings like pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives. Finish with a sprinkle of oregano.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.