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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Let it Rise
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to the highest setting, around 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 6
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the rolled-out dough. Top with mozzarella cheese and evenly distribute the anchovies. Add fresh basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the hot pizza stone) and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
