Mozzarella and Basil Pizza

No fancy around. But, sometimes, all we need is a simple recipe! A simple and tasty pizza!

This recipe contains , flour (all-purpose), water, yeast, butter, olive oil, salt, , tomato sauce, cheese (mozzarella, shredded), cheese (parmesan), basil, olive oil, oregano

8 slices servings

Prep time:

Cook time: 20 min

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 cup of shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese {I used a Brazilian cheese called Minas}
• Basil and oregano
• Olive oil
• oregano

Instructions:

• 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.