Regular Cheese Pizza Recipe
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
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well until evenly blended.
- 2
- 3
Make the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 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
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
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 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.
- 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.
- 9
Add Cheese and Seasoning
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Then, sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper on top.
- 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.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
If desired, add fresh basil leaves on top after baking. Slice the pizza and serve hot.