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Cheesy Basil & Garlic Pizza

An irresistible treat that elevates your homemade dining experience with savory ingredients and aromatic blends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 and 1/3 cups Warm Water Aim for a temperature of around 110°F.
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Crucial for dough rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar Kickstarts yeast fermentation.
  • 3 and 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of the dough.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Enriches the dough.
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds garlic flavor to the dough.
  • 1 and 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds sharpness and richness.
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Provides freshness.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced Gives deep flavor.
  • Cornmeal Prevents sticking.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough - Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Allow it to sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes, which activates the yeast.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Once the yeast mixture is ready, pour it into the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Let It Rise - Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Allow it to rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Preheat Oven and Prepare Toppings - While the dough rises, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Prepare your cheese blends by mixing shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan together along with freshly minced garlic.
  6. Step 6: Shape and Top Your Pizza - Once risen, punch down the dough on a floured surface and roll it out into your desired shape. Transfer it onto a cornmeal-dusted pizza stone or baking sheet before generously sprinkling the cheese mixture over the top along with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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