Make The Perfect Classic Pizza: Quick, Easy, And Absolutely Delicious!
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- cheese½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Dough:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
2.Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
3.Shape the Dough:
- Punch the dough down and divide it into two portions (for two pizzas). Roll each portion into a circle about 12 inches in diameter on a floured surface.
4.Assemble the Pizza:
- Place the dough onto a parchment paper-lined pizza peel or directly onto the heated baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Add any other toppings you like (e.g., pepperoni, veggies, etc.).
5.Bake the Pizza:
- Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
6.Finishing Touches:
- Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice and serve hot!
Enjoy your homemade pizza!
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