How to Make the Perfect Homemade Pizza

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• For the toppings:
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite toppings (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and sugar.
2. Gradually add the warm water, stirring until a dough forms.
3. Add the salt and olive oil and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
6. Punch down the dough and form it into a 12-inch circle.
7. Place the dough on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
8. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
9. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
10. Add your favorite toppings.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
12. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips:

• For a crispier crust, bake the pizza on a pizza stone.
• If you don't have active dry yeast, you can use instant yeast. Just add it to the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes before adding it to the flour mixture.
• You can use any type of toppings you like. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
• Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help prevent the toppings from sliding off.