Made From Scratch Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir in active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Assembling Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking.
- 7
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the base, followed by shredded mozzarella cheese. Add pepperoni slices, bell peppers, and mushrooms as desired.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top, slice, and serve hot.