Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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 Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface.
- 8
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the top for extra flavor.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Once done, remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
