RECIPE
•1 package active dry yeast (about 2 teaspoons)
•1 cup warm water
•1 teaspoon sugar
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•pinch salt
•Topping:
•1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
•browned ground beef or Italian sausage, broken up•1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
•thinly sliced green pepper and onions, optional
•1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 to 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Preparation:
Add yeast to the water and stir until dissolved. Add sugar, oil, flour, and salt. Set mixing bowl filled with dough in warm water for 5 minutes to rise. Pat dough out on a well-greased pizza pan or cookie sheet.
Layer toppings on dough in order listed. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
The traditional Margherita pizza is a simple pizza that relies on great basic ingredients to make a great pizza -- Italian Tipo 00 Pizza Flour, the best San Marzano Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, olive oil, and fresh Basil.
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