Classic Homemade Pizza

Prepare Pizza Dough In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2.Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Let the Dough Rise Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Make Pizza Sauce In a pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.

Preheat Oven Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.

Assemble the Pizza Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined pizza peel. Spread the sauce over the dough and top with mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, and bell peppers.

Bake the Pizza Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

Serve Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade classic pizza!