Medium Pizza Recipe
12 inches - cut into 10 slices, serves 2-3
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, mix warm water with active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and add your choice of toppings.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into 10 pieces and serve.