Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
mother sauce, mozzarella, provolone
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Ingredients
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Dough
Mother 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 Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil and the yeast mixture.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms and then knead on a floured surface for about 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 about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Mother Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Prepare Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble and Bake Pizza
- 7
Prepare Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread a layer of mother sauce over the dough, followed by mozzarella and provolone cheese. Add pepperoni slices if desired.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.