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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of instant yeast, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir until well combined.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Pour in 3 tbs of warm water and 1 tbs of olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for the pizza.
- 6
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 10-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce. Add 1 tsp of dried oregano and 1 tsp of dried basil for flavor.
- 8
Finish with Parmesan
Sprinkle 1 tbs of parmesan cheese over the top of the pizza.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.