π₯£ Step 1: Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix warm water + sugar + yeast.
- Let sit 5β10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil.
- Knead 8β10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour (until doubled).
π Step 2: Prepare the Sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Let sit while dough rises (this improves flavor).
π₯ Step 3: Preheat Oven
- Preheat toΒ 230Β°C (450Β°F).
- If using a pizza stone, heat it for 20β30 minutes.
π Step 4: Shape & Assemble
- Punch down dough.
- Roll into a circle (not too thin).
- Transfer to baking tray or hot stone.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce.
- Add generous mozzarella.
- Add extra cheese on top for golden bubbles.
π Tip: Donβt overload sauce β cheese should shine!
π₯ Step 5: Bake
- Bake 12β15 minutes until:
- Cheese is bubbly
- Top is golden brown
- Edges are crispy
Optional: Broil 1β2 minutes for extra browning.
β¨ Step 6: Rest & Slice
- Let rest 3 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and enjoy that cheese pull π§π₯
π₯ Pro Tips for EXTRA Cheesy Pizza
β Use freshly shredded cheese (melts better)
β Mix cheeses for better flavor
β Add a thin layer of cheese under the sauce (restaurant trick)
β Brush crust edges with garlic butter
If you’d like, I can give you:
β’ No-oven cheesy pizza
β’ Pan pizza version
β’ Stuffed crust pizza
β’ Dominoβs-style copycat
β’ Fast 30-minute pizza
Tell me what you want ππ