Pizza Recipe
Customizable pizza options for catering.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into 2 equal portions for large pizzas or 4 for smaller ones. Roll or stretch each portion into a round shape.
- 8
- 9
Bake the Pizzas
Transfer the pizzas to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.