2 ½ | cups all-purpose flour |
3 | cups Borden® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or mix Mozzarella + Mild Cheddar for extra flavor) |
1 | tsp sugar |
1/2 | tsp salt |
1 | packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast |
1 | cup warm water (110°F) |
1 | cup pizza sauce |
2 | tbsp olive oil |
Optional: fresh basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, Borden® Grated Parmesan | |
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MAKE
the dough: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in olive oil. Combine wet + dry ingredients, knead until smooth (8–10 minutes). Let dough rise 1 hour, covered.
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2 |
SHAPE
the pizza. Preheat oven to 475°F. Roll dough into a 12–14" circle and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
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3 |
TOP
the pizza. Spread pizza sauce evenly. Sprinkle generously with Borden® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.
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4 |
BAKE
12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
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5 |
SERVE
Slice hot and stretch that melty cheese!
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6 |
👉 PRO TIP:
Let kids help sprinkle the cheese — the best part of pizza night is making it together.
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