Homemade Pizza (Soft Dough, Cheesy & Perfectly Baked!)

🧾 Ingredients

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• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• Pizza sauce
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Assorted toppings (pepperoni, veggies, olives, mushrooms, etc.)


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the yeast

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In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.


2️⃣ Make the dough

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Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
Mix and knead into a soft dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth.


3️⃣ Let it rise

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Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours
until it doubles in size.


4️⃣ Shape the pizza

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Punch down the dough and divide into portions.
Roll each portion into a round pizza base.


5️⃣ Add toppings

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Place the dough on a tray, spread pizza sauce,
add mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings.


6️⃣ Bake to perfection

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Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C (428°F) for 12–15 minutes
until golden and bubbly.


🔥 Tip: For extra flavor, brush the crust with olive oil and garlic before baking!