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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pizza dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat. Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Roll out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 5
Assemble the Pizza
Place the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Tear the fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute them on top of the sauce. Add fresh basil leaves.
- 6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the assembled pizza for added flavor.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 8
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.