Classic pizza
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. The proper pizza crust isn't rolled out with a rolling pin, but pressed by hand and fingers to make the pizza base thin. You don't necessarily have to bake the pizza in a pan. You can simply place the dough directly onto parchment paper and transfer it onto a baking sheet before putting it in the oven. Pizza sauce can be store-bought or homemade—there are plenty of options. Can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare the dough for a classic pizza, mix wheat flour and coarse flour. In a separate small bowl, dissolve dry yeast in water, adding 1 tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of sugar. When the yeast activates, pour it into the flour mixture and knead the dough. Gradually add 3 tbsp of vegetable oil while kneading—preferably olive oil.
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Step 2
2. Place the dough ball in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2 hours.
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Step 3
3. Place the risen dough on the table. Divide it into several parts.
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Step 4
4. Roll each piece of dough into a circle. You can do this simply by hand or using a rolling pin.
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Step 5
5. Place the dough into the mold, trimming off the excess edges.
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Step 6
6. Spread tomato sauce over the dough. You can buy the sauce at the store or quickly prepare it at home. To make it at home, mix tomato paste with a little water, add salt, spices, and sugar. Heat the mixture briefly in the microwave and stir again. You can also prepare a more elaborate tomato sauce using peeled tomatoes, reducing them until thickened, and adding Italian spices, salt, and sugar. There are many pizza sauce recipes available.
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Step 7
7. Place any cooked meat cut into pieces, tomatoes, mushrooms, or other pizza toppings on the pizza. Add olives. Grate hard cheese and sprinkle it on top. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
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Step 8
8. Bake the pizza in the oven for 25 minutes.