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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 Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Tomato Sauce Preparation
- 5
Assemble Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, add fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
