Welcome, food aficionados, to a taste journey that celebrates the beauty of simplicity in Italian cuisine! We firmly believe that less is more when it comes to cooking, and our amazing pizza recipe is a testament to that philosophy. With just a handful of simple ingredients, we’ll show you how to create a mouthwatering pizza that’ll have you singing “That’s Amore!” in no time. So, let’s put on our chef hats, embrace the Italian way, and craft a pizza masterpiece that’ll tantalize your taste buds!

Tools We Use

For this recipe you will need a pizza stone and a peel. These are the ones we use!

Deliciously Simple Homemade Pizza

This recipe is for a simple cheese pizza. You can add any toppings you like. Our personal favorite is adding some brie along with the mozzarella, and topping it with arugula and prosciutto once cooked.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Equipment

1 Pizza Stone Never wash the stone with water, this will cause it to crack. Read the instructions on the box!
1 Pizza Peel

Ingredients

1 pizza dough
1 14 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
Olive oil
Sea salt
fresh mozzarella
corn meal

Instructions

Place the pizza stone in the center rack of your oven and preheat to 500° F or as high as your oven goes.
Open the can of whole peeled tomatoes, drain some excess liquid, and blend the tomatoes. Set aside.
Slice the fresh mozzarella and set aside.
Divide the pizza dough in 2 or 3 pieces, depending on the size. The tick is to make it as thin as possible and still be at least 12in wide.
On a clean, floured surface, spread out the dough with a rolling pin and your hands. Pinch the edges a little to create the crust.
Sprinkle a little bit of cornmeal on the pizza peal and transfer the dough. The cornmeal will avoid it sticking to the peel.
Drizzle some olive oil and some sea salt on the dough
Add a few spoons of the blended tomatoes. Less is more. Just enough to barely cover the dough. Make sure to leave an inch around the edge to avoid spills.
Add the mozzarella slices evenly.
Using the pizza peel, slide the pizza on to the pizza stone in one swift motion.
Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, or when you see that the cheese has all melted and starts bubbling.
Slide the peel under the pizza, again in one swift motion to remove from the oven.

Notes

It is very important that you don't overload the pizza with sauce and cheese, as it will spill onto the stone as it melts and start burning/smoking.

In the spirit of Italian cuisine, we’ve proven that simple is truly sensational with our delightful pizza recipe. By using only a handful of top-quality ingredients, we’ve unlocked the magic of authentic Italian flavors. Remember, in the art of cooking, less is more. So next time you crave a taste of Italy, whip up this heavenly pizza and experience the pure bliss of uncomplicated yet delectable culinary artistry. Buon appetito!

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