Classic Cheese Pizza

Simple and satisfying. A hot oven gives you that bubbly cheese top.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Topping

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of oregano

Steps

1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add water and oil, then knead 5 minutes.
2. Rest 15 minutes. Heat oven to 475F with a sheet pan inside.
3. Roll dough to 10 inches. Spread sauce and add cheese.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
5. Finish with olive oil and oregano.

Notes

• For a crispier base, preheat a pizza stone if you have one.
• Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat.