Sep 06 2026
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Regular Cheese Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Hunt Brothers Pizza
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Regular 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

Sauce

Topping

Method

Dough

  1. 1

    Proof the yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 105–115°F / 40–46°C), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  2. 2

    Mix dough

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well, add foamy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead

    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead in a stand mixer with dough hook on medium-low for 6–7 minutes.

  4. 4

    First rise

    Lightly oil a clean bowl, place dough inside, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled, about 1 to 1¼ hours.

  5. 5

    Shape

    Punch down the risen dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. For one large pizza, shape into a 12–14 inch round by pressing and stretching with your hands. For two smaller pizzas, divide in half and shape each piece. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or flour.

Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine sauce ingredients

    In a small bowl, stir together crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. No cooking required for a fresh-tasting pizza sauce.

Topping & Bake

  1. 7

    Preheat oven

    Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes so it's very hot.

  2. 8

    Assemble pizza

    Brush the dough edge lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust. Sprinkle 2 1/2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce. Finish with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.

  3. 9

    Bake

    Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

  4. 10

    Finish

    Remove pizza from oven. If using fresh basil, scatter leaves on top. Let rest 2–3 minutes, slice, and serve.

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