Cheese Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
356 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheese Pizza
Description
This pizza recipe uses pre-made dough shaped on a floured surface and transferred to a baking sheet or pan. A thin border around the dough is left free of sauce to ensure a defined crust edge. The sauce layer is evenly spread, then topped with mozzarella for melt and stretch, and Parmesan for a salty, nutty flavor enhancement.
Baking at 475°F on the lower third of the oven allows the crust to cook thoroughly and crisp from the bottom up. The cheese bubbles and begins to brown, adding texture and flavor. After baking, the pizza is rested briefly so the cheese sets, which helps when slicing.
This cheese pizza provides a simple and straightforward option for meals or gatherings. It pairs well with salads or vegetable sides. Control of sauce and cheese quantities prevents sogginess and keeps toppings balanced. Utilizing a preheated pan helps obtain a crispier crust, enhancing the eating experience.
Stretching the dough with fingertips and knuckles helps develop the shape without tearing. Cooling the pizza before slicing prevents the melted cheese from running and maintains clean slices. A non-stick pizza pan can replace the baking sheet for convenience and better crust crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough prepared
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce (80mL)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese 115g, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese 20g, grated
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the lower third and preheat the oven to 475F.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce onto the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is browned and the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown. Let cool for a few minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pizza pan for easier handling and a crisper crust instead of a baking sheet.
- Stretch the dough by pressing a crust edge ring with fingertips, then rotating while supporting with knuckles to form a circle.
- Preheat the baking pan in the oven before adding the dough to help create a crispier base.
- Avoid overloading the pizza with sauce and cheese to prevent sogginess and sliding toppings.
- Preheat the oven fully to ensure proper baking temperature before placing the pizza inside.
- Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing to let the cheese set and avoid sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1085mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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