Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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 mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to come together.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 5
Preheat the 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 to release air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle, and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Pizza Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese and Oregano
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and then add the dried oregano on top.
- 9
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the cheese for added flavor.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves after baking. Slice the pizza and serve hot.