Pizza Dough and Toppings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 tablespoons oil
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1 cup warm water
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Toppings you like (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, etc.)
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1/2 cup pizza sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a big bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it gets bubbly.
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Pour in the flour, oil, and salt into the yeast mix. Stir until it comes together into dough.
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Dust your surface with flour and knead the dough for 10 minutes, until it feels stretchy and smooth.
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Put the dough into a greased bowl. Cover it and leave it alone in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it swells up twice its size.
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Set your oven to 245°C (475°F). If you're using a pizza stone, pop it inside to heat it up.
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Once the dough has risen, press it down gently and roll it out to the thickness you like on a floured counter.
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Move your rolled dough to a baking sheet or a pizza peel.
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Spread the sauce across the dough, toss on the cheese, and pile on your favorite toppings.
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Cook it in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust looks golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let it sit for a few minutes before cutting it up. Then dig in and enjoy!