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Italian Pizza

A classic Italian pizza featuring a crispy crust, rich tomato sauce, and a variety of toppings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Warm water About 110°F
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce Preferably homemade or high-quality
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Pepperoni slices
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel dusted with flour.
  4. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the sauce, then add pepperoni and oregano.
  6. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a crispier crust, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven before baking the pizza.

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