Pizza By The Slice – Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Add olive oil and salt.
- 2
Gradually stir in the flour until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 3
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 5
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle or circle on a floured surface.
- 6
Transfer the dough to a greased pizza pan or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Toppings
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Sprinkle dried oregano on top. Add fresh basil leaves if desired.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, slice into pieces, and serve hot.
