Cheese Pizza Recipe
Personal cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 10-inch circle.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Oregano
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce and then add dried oregano on top.
- 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 bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.