09/07/2025
๐ Easy Ingredients
250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
150 ml (โ
cup) warm water
1 tsp instant yeast
ยฝ tsp sugar
ยฝ tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
150 g (1 ยฝ cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
200 g (ยพ cup) tomato sauce (pizza sauce)
Fresh basil leaves (handful)
Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, pepperoni
๐ Easy Steps
1. Make the dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix, then knead 5โ7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
3. Shape the base: Roll dough into a circle (about 25 cm/10 inches). Place on a baking tray.
4. Add toppings: Spread tomato sauce, sprinkle cheese, and add your favorite toppings.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 220ยฐC (425ยฐF). Bake pizza for 12โ15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
6. Finish & serve: Add fresh basil on top and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice and enjoy