Cheese Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce and Toppings
Method
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- 1
Prepare dough base
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- 2
Add wet ingredients
Stir in the warm water and olive oil to form a shaggy dough.
- 3
Knead dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 45–60 minutes.
- 5
Prepare oven and dough
Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat. Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
- 6
Sauce and season
Spread the tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle garlic powder and oregano over the sauce, then drizzle with olive oil.
- 7
Add cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- 8
Bake
Bake on a preheated stone or baking sheet for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Let the pizza rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
