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
Mixing the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Making the Dough
Add the olive oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Rising the Dough
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 5
Shaping the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 6
Adding the Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, followed by fresh basil leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Baking the Pizza
Drizzle a little olive oil on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Serving
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot.
