Customizable Pizza Night

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

   🔧 mixing bowl

   This step teaches you how to activate yeast, which is important for making dough rise.
2. 2

   Add olive oil, salt, and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms.

   🔧 mixing bowl
3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   🔧 countertop

   Kneading helps develop gluten, which gives the dough its structure.
4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

   🔧 mixing bowl

   Make sure to keep the dough covered to prevent it from drying out.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 0.5 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).

   🌡️ 475°F🔧 oven
2. 2

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

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   Practicing rolling out dough helps you learn portion control and develop your own pizza style.