Classic Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1In a large bowl, combine warm Water and Granulated Sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2Sprinkle Active Dry Yeast over the water and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
3. 3Add All-Purpose Flour, Table Salt, and Olive Oil; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4. 4Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. 5Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1Heat Olive Oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2Add minced Garlic Cloves and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in Tomato Sauce, Oregano (dried), Basil, Table Salt, and Black Pepper (ground).
4. 4Reduce heat to low and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside to heat.
2. 2Punch down the risen dough and divide into two equal portions.
3. 3On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch one portion into a 12-inch round.
4. 4Transfer dough to a piece of parchment paper or a pizza peel dusted with flour.
5. 5Spread half of the prepared pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. 6Sprinkle half of the shredded Mozzarella Cheese evenly over the sauce.
7. 7Top with half of the Pepperoni slices and drizzle Olive Oil if desired.
8. 8Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
9. 9Remove from oven, let cool 2–3 minutes, slice, and serve.
10. 10Repeat with remaining dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni for the second pizza.