Cheese Pizza Recipe
Personal cheese pizza with tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until it forms a dough.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough 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
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 9
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add dried oregano and black pepper on top. Optionally, add fresh basil leaves.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.