Cheese Pizza Recipe
Made with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Tomato Sauce
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 frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and 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 an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into your desired pizza shape.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread a generous amount of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheese evenly on top.
- 9
Drizzle Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the cheese for added flavor.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
