Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- 4
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt on top for added flavor.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
If desired, add fresh basil on top after baking. Slice the pizza and serve hot.
