Pizza

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

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

3.Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

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

Preheating the Oven Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

Shaping the Dough Punch down the dough and divide it into desired portions. Roll out each portion into a circular shape.

7.Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.

Preparing the Sauce In a small bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to make the pizza sauce.

Sauce Layer Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

Cheese Layer Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Toppings Top with pepperoni, black olives, green bell peppers, red onions, and mushrooms, or any desired toppings.

Baking the Pizza Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and bubbly.

Cooling Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Serve Slice and serve the delicious homemade pizza!