Homemade Pizza Dough & Toppings (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp sugar
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
05 - 1 cup warm water
06 - 2 tbsp oil

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - Toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, sausage)

# Instructions:

01 - Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour, salt, and oil. Mix until a dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
05 - Preheat oven to 245°C (475°F). Place a pizza stone in the oven if available.
06 - Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel.
07 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and add your chosen toppings.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
09 - Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!