Cheese Pizza Recipe
red sauce with white cheddar and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Dough
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 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- 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 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.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Prepare Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine canned crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the shaped dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded white cheddar cheese evenly over the sauce, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.