Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce
150–200 g fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves
1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for topping)
Instructions
Prepare the dough
In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Make the dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix everything and knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth.
Let the dough rise
Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Shape the pizza
Preheat your oven to 220–250°C (430–480°F). Roll or stretch the dough into a round pizza shape.
Add toppings
Spread the tomato sauce on the dough. Add slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Bake the pizza
Bake the pizza in the oven for about 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
Finish and serve
Add fresh basil leaves and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Slice and enjoy!
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