Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then, add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.