Tim's Traditional Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza with a variety of toppings available.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Method
Preparation
- 1
Making the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shaping the Pizza
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Adding Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce over the base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your desired toppings.
- 8
Baking the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serving
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.