Cheese Pizza
A classic homemade cheese pizza with a crisp crust, tangy tomato sauce, and a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
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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.
Tools you’ll need
- pizza stone or baking sheet
- rolling pin (optional)
- parchment paper
- pizza cutter or knife
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