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 (about 110°F/43°C) with sugar and active dry yeast. Stir and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then add grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper on top.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.