Simple Homemade Cheese Pizza

What you’ll need

Let’s do this

1. 1

   Make the dough

   Combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the water and tablespoon of oil, mix into a rough dough, and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

2. 2

   Give it time to rise

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 60 minutes, until roughly doubled. Do not taste raw dough or flour.

3. 3

   Shape the base

   Heat the oven to 475°F/245°C with a rack in the lower third. Brush a sturdy metal baking sheet with the teaspoon of oil. Use the shaping flour to stretch the dough into a 12-inch round. Rest it, covered, for 10 minutes if it resists stretching.

4. 4

   Add sauce and cheese

   Move the dough to the prepared sheet. Spread the sauce over it, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Scatter over the mozzarella, Parmesan, and oregano.

5. 5

   Bake until cooked through

   Bake for 14–18 minutes, until the edges and underside are golden and the center is fully baked. If the top is coloring faster than the base, move the sheet down one rack. Let the pizza settle for 3 minutes before cutting.