PIZZA
Ingredients:
1 premade pizza dough (either handmade or from the supermarket).
1/2 a cup of pizza sauce
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
Desired toppings (such olives, chopped bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and pepperoni, among others)
Olive oil (to clean with)
Flour or cornmeal (for dusting)
Instructions:
1- Set your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone inside, if you have one. Imagine the heat from the stone filling the entire oven, preparing the space for your cooking endeavor.
2- Using a slightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough until it reaches the appropriate thickness. Gently shape the dough, feeling it yield gently under your hands.
3- Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or flour, feeling excited as you create the canvas for your masterpiece.
4- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a little border for the crust, and enjoy the familiarity of the sauce as it covers the dough in a blanket of savory comfort.
5- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, being sure to cover every inch, and marvel at how the cheese transforms into a symphony of flavors.
6- Arrange your selected toppings over the cheese, giving each addition a pop of color and flavor while showing your culinary flair with each properly placed item.
7- Brush the exposed crust lightly with olive oil, feeling satisfied as you apply the last touch and envision the golden crust that will emerge from the oven.
8- Carefully move the pizza to the preheated oven, feeling a rush of excitement as you watch it slip onto the hot stone or baking sheet, anticipating the moment of culinary perfection.
9- Bake the pizza for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Enjoy the delectable aroma that permeates the kitchen as it bakes to perfection.
10- Remove the pizza from the oven and let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy