Mozzarella and Basil Pizza
Ingredients
{{For the dough}}
1 cup of all-purpose flour {plus for flouring the surface}
1/2 cup of lukewarm water
1 teaspoon of active dry yeast
1/2 tablespoon of butter {at room temperature – plus for greasing}
1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt to taste
{{For the topping}}
1 cup of tomato sauce
1/2 oz. of shredded mozzarella
1/4 oz. of grated parmesan cheese {I used a Brazilian cheese called Minas}
Basil and oregano
Olive oil
Preparation
1
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour to dry active yeast, then drop the olive oil, butter, salt and lukewarm water.
2
Using a wooden spoon, work the mixture together until all is combined. Knead the dough for five minutes.
3
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for an hour.
4
After resting, pre-heat oven to 390 F for 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, grease a baking pan {8″ x 13″}.
6
Spread the dough over it. Then, pour tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
7
Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
8
Then drop the basil, oregano and olive oil.
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About
No fancy around. But, sometimes, all we need is a simple recipe! A simple and tasty pizza!
Yield:
8 slices
Added:
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 12:33pm
