Homemade Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Pizza Toppings:

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your choice of toppings: pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, olives, etc.

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it's foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until it forms a dough.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
4. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
6. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
7. Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
9. Add your favorite pizza toppings.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Slice and enjoy your Homemade Pizza!