Description
Cheese pizza is the ultimate comfort food that combines a crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese into a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to recreate the magic of childhood pizza nights right in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have a delicious homemade pizza that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110?F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475?F (245?C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil; knead until smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle; transfer to a floured baking sheet or pizza peel.
- Drizzle olive oil over the crust; spread an even layer of tomato sauce while leaving about half an inch around the edges.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce; add grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (87g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg