Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroRegular Cheese Pizza Recipe

Regular Cheese Pizza Recipe

Time1h 10m
Serves4

Make Regular Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well until evenly blended.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix the warm water and olive oil together.

  3. 3

    Make the Dough

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    Let the Dough Rise

    Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Pizza Assembly

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 7

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.

  3. 8

    Add Sauce

    Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 9

    Add Cheese and Seasoning

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Then, sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper on top.

  5. 10

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    If desired, add fresh basil leaves on top after baking. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

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