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The Ultimate Homemade Cheese Pizza for a Perfect Night In

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Follow this straightforward recipe to make a classic cheese pizza with a golden crust and perfectly melted, gooey mozzarella. This is the best homemade pizza recipe for satisfying your comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe Best Pizza Dough (enough for one 14-inch pizza)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pizza dough according to your preferred recipe. Allow it to rest while you prepare the sauce and cheese mixture.
  2. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius). If you have a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while preheating for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the shredded low-moisture mozzarella, whole-milk mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to distribute the cheeses evenly for the best cheesy pull.
  4. Lightly dust a pizza peel or a baking sheet with cornmeal or flour. Stretch or roll your pizza dough out to a 12 to 14-inch circle.
  5. Brush the edges of the dough lightly with olive oil. This helps the crust brown nicely.
  6. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.
  7. Distribute the mixed cheese blend over the sauce. Sprinkle the top evenly with dried oregano and a pinch of salt.
  8. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or steel. If using a baking sheet, place the sheet directly onto the oven rack.
  9. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned in spots.
  10. Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately for that ultimate cheesy pizza experience.

Notes

  • For the best melt and flavor, use a mix of low-moisture mozzarella for structure and whole-milk mozzarella for creaminess.
  • If you do not have a pizza stone, place the pizza on a preheated baking sheet for a crispier bottom crust.
  • If your dough is difficult to stretch, let it rest for another 10 minutes before trying again.

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