Homemade pizza recipe

 

Ingredients

For the Dough

- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1 tsp salt

- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

- 1 cup warm water

- 2 tbsp oil

For the Toppings:

- 1/2 cup pizza sauce

- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

- Toppings of your choice (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, sausage, etc.)

Instructions

- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

- Add the flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a dough forms.

- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.

- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel.

4. **Add Toppings:**

- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

- Add your favorite toppings.

-Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!