Cheese Pizza

Step 1

Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, stretch the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round, leaving the edges slightly thicker for the crust.

Step 3

Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper. Brush the surface with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.

Step 5

Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then top with 1 tsp dried oregano.

Step 6

Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the hot stone or baking sheet. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 7

Let the pizza cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.