Easy Homemade Cheese Pizza

1Making the Pizza Dough In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water (1⅓ cups) and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2Add flour, olive oil (2 tablespoons), salt (1 teaspoon), and sugar (1 teaspoon) to the yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms, adding more flour if needed. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

3Preparing the Pizza Sauce In a bowl, mix the crushed tomatoes (1 can), oregano, basil, garlic powder (½ teaspoon), onion powder (½ teaspoon), salt (1 teaspoon), and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and prepare a baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment paper or cornmeal.

5Assembling the Pizza Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

6Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese (½ cup).

7Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

8Finishing Touches Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving hot.