Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Tomato Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the all-purpose flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
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.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
Assembling the Pizza
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into your desired shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 9
Spread the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 10
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by your choice of toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives).
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza on a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.