Cheese Pizza Recipe
Homemade crust and pizza sauce topped with heaping amounts of Mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce and dried oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.