Cheese Pizza Recipe
Classic cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 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 mixture along with olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 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 area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 8
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper on top.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your cheese pizza!