Description
A classic Italian pizza recipe that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your choice of toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Place the rolled dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the dough.
- Add mozzarella cheese and your choice of toppings.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or a dairy-free cheese.
- Add herbs like basil or oregano for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: italian pizza, homemade pizza, easy pizza recipe