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10'' pie - each additional topping +$1.50, 12'' pie - each additional topping +$2.00, 16'' pie - each additional topping +$2.50.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Cheese
Toppings (choose your favorites)
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil and activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 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 place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into three portions for 10'', 12'', and 16'' pizzas. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to the desired size.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 9
Add Toppings
Select your favorite toppings from the available options and arrange them on top of the cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.