Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ¾ cup warm water (100°F – 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Stir in olive oil and gradually add flour until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap; let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down risen dough and roll it out into desired thickness on a floured surface.
- Transfer dough to parchment paper if needed; spread tomato sauce evenly over the base.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and desired toppings, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg