Cheese Pizza Recipe
Indulge in our classic Cheese Pizza, featuring a perfectly crisp crust topped with a rich, tangy marinara sauce and a generous blend of gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked to golden perfection, each slice offers a delightful stretch and a melty goodness that will satisfy your pizza cravings. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo, it's a timeless favorite that never goes out of style!
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Cooking
Make the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour, and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Add Toppings
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and season with oregano and black pepper.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or directly into the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.