Description
Classic Cheese Pizza
Ingredients:
For the Pizza Dough:
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
For the Toppings:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes on a floured surface until smooth. Cover and let the dough 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 you have 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. If you like a thicker crust, leave it a little thicker around the edges.
Assemble the Pizza:
Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or heated pizza stone. Sprinkle the crust with dried oregano and garlic powder, then top with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Serve:
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!
This cheesy pizza is simple, satisfying, and perfect for pizza night!
