Kids Cheese Pizza Recipe
mozzarella and tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Making the Pizza Dough
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking tray. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add oregano and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 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 warm.
