Alopex's Pizza

Prepare the Pizza Dough In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Pizza Toppings Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and shape. Place it on a lightly greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Top the pizza with pepperoni, black olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms.

Bake the Pizza Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious homemade Alopex's Pizza!