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Easy Cheese Pizza

Easy Cheese Pizza: A Delightful Twist on Homemade Classic

Enjoy this easy cheese pizza recipe that brings a delightful twist to your homemade pizza creations.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  7. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  8. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella and oregano on top.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • You can substitute the mozzarella with other cheese types according to your preference.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Easy Cheese Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Homemade Pizza