Pizza Recipe

Description

A piping hot pizza emerging from the oven fixed with all your favorite toppings is one of life’s simple pleasures, and that’s exactly what this recipe is all about. Our homemade pizza features a crispy-bottomed, chewy crust that serves as the perfect vessel for hearty tomato sauce, melty cheese and your most beloved ‘za toppings.

Ingredients

• Active dry yeast
• Sugar
• Warm water
• All-purpose flour
• Tomato sauce
• Dried oregano
• Dried basil
• Mozzarella
• Toppings

Steps

1. Create the pizza dough
   • In large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let it stand for five minutes to let the yeast foam up and activate. Add the oil and salt. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.


2. Step 2: Knead and proof
   • Turn the dough onto a floured surface, and knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, two to three minutes. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough. Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.


3. Step 3: Form the dough
   • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Punch down the dough, and divide it in half. Press each half into a greased 12-inch pizza pan.


4. Step 4: Assemble the pizza
   • In a bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, oregano and basil. Spread the sauce over each crust. If desired, add toppings of your choice. Sprinkle with cheese.


5. Step 5: Bake
   • Bake until the crust is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.