Mellow Mushroom Cheese Pizza Recipe
Classic cheese pizza with a blend of mozzarella and provolone.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour along with olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 12 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Pizza Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper over the cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
