Pizza - Cheese Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

cheese to the edge, no more leftover crust.

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Ingredients

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1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
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 kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

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
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle, about 12-14 inches in diameter, ensuring it's even and thin.
8
Add Cheese
Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Brush the edges with olive oil, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the entire surface, going all the way to the edge.
9
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the mozzarella cheese for added flavor.
10
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve immediately.