Homemade Pizzas

Create your own delicious homemade pizzas with a perfectly crisp crust and customized toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• toppings of choice, such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in flour gradually until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
6. Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll each one out to form a 12-inch pizza crust.
7. Transfer the crusts to lightly greased pizza pans or baking sheets.
8. Spread marinara sauce over each crust, leaving a small border.
9. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
10. Add desired toppings such as pepperoni, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
11. Bake each pizza in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before slicing and serving.

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