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How to Make Pizza

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon quick-rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pizza toppings of your choice (e.g., tomato sauce, shredded cheese, vegetables, meats)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in warm water and olive oil.
  3. Using a spoon, gradually mix the wet and dry ingredients until a rough dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
  7. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into desired portions (depending on the size of pizza you want).
  8. Roll out each portion of dough into a thin circle or rectangle, depending on your preference.
  9. Transfer the dough onto a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
  10. Spread your preferred tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  11. Sprinkle shredded cheese and add desired toppings evenly over the sauce.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  13. Remove from the oven and let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  14. Enjoy your homemade pizza!

Remember, you can customize your pizza with any toppings you like, so feel free to get creative and experiment with different flavors.