Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture; knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll the dough into a pizza shape and spread tomato sauce evenly on top.
- Layer mozzarella cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven, add fresh basil, and serve hot.
Notes
For a crispy crust, bake on a pizza stone or preheated baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg