Cheese Pizza Recipe
A kid-sized pizza topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to make a small pizza base (about 8 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into kid-sized pieces and serve.