Homemade pizza

Ingredients for Homemade pizza

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Pizza sauce
• Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• Toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough ball in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven while it heats up.
7. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a circle or desired shape on parchment paper.
8. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce and add your favorite toppings.
10. Carefully transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
12. Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and enjoy your homemade pizza!