Build Your Own Pizza Recipe
12" Cheese Pizza To Go Only
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.25 cups) with sugar (1 tsp) and active dry yeast (2 tsp). Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (3 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbs). Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking.
- 5
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread pizza sauce (1 cup) evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) generously on top.
- 7
Add Seasoning
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning (1 tsp) for added flavor. If desired, add grated Parmesan cheese (0.5 cups).
- 8
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.