Classic Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make Classic 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
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out or stretch it into a 12-inch pizza shape.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese and Herbs
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Add dried oregano and fresh basil leaves on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Serving
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Slice it into wedges and serve hot.
