Mozzarella and Basil Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) ball Pizza Dough
  • 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 12 fresh basil leaves

Preparation

 

Mozzarella and Basil Pizza
  1. 1. Place Pizza Dough on a large sheet of parchment paper. Cover with a damp towel; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes.
  2. 2. Preheat oven to 500°.
  3. 3. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on parchment paper. Crimp edges of dough to form a 1/2-inch border. Slide dough and parchment paper onto a large baking sheet. Place on bottom rack in oven. Bake at 500° for 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Spread Pizza Sauce evenly onto crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with cheese slices. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese melts. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Top with basil leaves; cut into wedges.
Note: If using refrigerated Pizza Dough, let dough rise as directed in step 1 for 1 hour. Proceed as directed in recipe.