Pedros Pizza

Directions

1. Make the Dough: Combine yeast, warm water, and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and olive oil. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes by hand or 3 minutes with a stand mixer). Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon occasionally.
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it reaches (around 450°F or 230°C) for at least 30 minutes before baking. Ideally, use a pizza stone preheated in the oven for an extra crispy crust. Assemble the Pizza: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add your desired toppings. Bake: Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.