Rustic Made-from-scratch Pizza Recipe
Pizza made from scratch with a variety of toppings to choose from.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Method
Preparation
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
Combine Ingredients
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Shape the Pizza
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two portions. Roll out each portion to your desired thickness.
Add Toppings
Spread tomato sauce on each pizza base, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and add your choice of toppings.
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizzas on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Serve
Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.