Cheese Pizza Recipe
Make 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
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 it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle or stretch it by hand.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by dried oregano and fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Finish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.