18" Dressed Pizza Recipe
Cheese Pizza with up to 4 toppings. Additional charge for extra toppings.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza Base
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into an 18-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 8
Add Toppings
Distribute your choice of up to 4 toppings evenly over the cheese. For this recipe, you can use pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, and mushrooms.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
