Homemade Pizza (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Warm water
• Dried yeast
• Sugar
• Salt
• Flour
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil
• Toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, bacon, olives, ricotta, pesto, oregano, parmesan)

Instructions:

1. Bloom yeast in warm water until bubbles form.
2. Mix salt with flour, then add olive oil and yeast mixture.
3. Knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Shape dough into a ball, let it rise in an oiled bowl covered with cling film for 1 hour or overnight.
5. Knead dough again, shape into balls, and let rise for another hour.
6. Preheat oven with a baking sheet or pizza stone.
7. Prepare tomato sauce by blending puree or crushed tomatoes.
8. Shred fresh mozzarella cheese.
9. Shape dough into pizza bases, add sauce, cheese, and desired toppings.
10. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.
11. Optional: Add fresh basil, ricotta, pesto, or parmesan after baking.
12. Enjoy your homemade pizza!