Pizza

Prepare the Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

2.Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

3.Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

4.Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Sauce While the dough is rising, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Shape the Dough Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and divide it in half. Roll out each portion into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.

Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place the pizza dough rounds on greased baking sheets or pizza stones.

Add the Sauce Spread the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.

Add the Cheese Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Add the Toppings Top the pizza with pepperoni, black olives, green bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and fresh tomatoes.

Bake the Pizzas Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Serve the Pizzas Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.