Build Your Own Pizza Recipe
mozzarella mix & your choice of traditional red sauce, bbq, basil pesto, or herb oil
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce Options
Cheese
Toppings
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (approximately 110°F/43°C) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Assemble the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread your choice of sauce (traditional red, BBQ, basil pesto, or herb oil) evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 9
- 10
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the hot oven (or pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice it up, and serve hot.