"Deliciously Homemade: A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Irresistible Pizza"
Making pizza from scratch can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here's a basic recipe for making pizza dough and assembling your own pizza: Ingredients for the dough: 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup (180ml) warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil Ingredients for the pizza toppings: Tomato sauce or pizza sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese Your choice of toppings (e.g., sliced pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives, etc.) Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water and olive oil. Stir the mixture with a spoon or your hands until it starts to come together. Transfer the dough onto a clean, floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean k...