Delicious Homemade Pizza: Step-by-Step Guide for First-Timers | Easy & Tasty!

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Italian homemade pizza:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
7g (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 ½ tsp salt
325ml (1 ⅓ cups) warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce:

400g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (feel free to customize):

Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Fresh basil leaves
Sliced pepperoni or any desired meats
Sliced bell peppers
Sliced mushrooms
Black olives
Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Form the dough into a ball.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can reach (usually around 500°F or 260°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. In a bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or a pizza peel if you have one. Spread a thin layer of the pizza sauce onto the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add your desired toppings, such as mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, and black olives.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice the pizza and serve hot.
Enjoy your homemade Italian pizza! Buon appetito!

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