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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 it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 9
- 10
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone). Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.