Perfect Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

• 500 g wheat flour (plus more flour for dusting the surface, if necessary)
• 325 ml warm water (warm, not hot; approximately 35–40 °C)
• 7 g dry active yeast
• 10 g sugar (helps activate the yeast)
• 10 g salt
• 30 ml olive oil (divided between the dough and greasing the pan)
• 240 g tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade, well seasoned)
• 300 g grated mozzarella (or another cheese that melts well)
• 2 tomatoes (sliced; optional topping)
• dried oregano (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the dry active yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let it stand for about 5 minutes, until it begins to form a light foam.

2. 2

   Gradually add the wheat flour and mix until an uneven dough forms. Add the salt and olive oil, avoiding placing the salt directly on the yeast before the flour has been incorporated.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and soft. If it is very sticky, add flour in small amounts; do not overdo it, or the dough may become heavy.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a bowl greased with a little olive oil, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to its maximum temperature, ideally between 240 and 250 °C, with the baking sheet, pizza stone, or pizza steel inside. A very hot oven is important for achieving a golden crust and a firm base.

6. 6

   Divide the risen dough into two portions for medium pizzas. Stretch each portion by hand or with a rolling pin on a floured surface, keeping the center thin and the edge slightly thicker.

7. 7

   Transfer the stretched dough to a baking sheet lightly greased with olive oil. Spread a layer of tomato sauce over it, leaving a small unsauced border around the edge.

8. 8

   Add the grated mozzarella and distribute the tomato slices. Sprinkle with oregano and add other toppings of your choice, without overloading the pizza so that the dough bakes properly.

9. 9

   Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and browned around the edges and the bottom of the dough is cooked and slightly crisp.

10. 10

    Remove the pizza, let it rest for 1 to 2 minutes, slice it, and serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• main course
• pizza
• homemade
• baked
• Italian
• vegetarian
• yeasted dough