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Ingredients
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Dough
Red Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Red Sauce Preparation
- 5
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside, if available.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll or stretch it into an 8-inch round.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread a thin layer of red sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Top with hand-pulled mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or pizza stone) and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.