Authentic Oregano Pizza

Ingredients

Salt

1 teaspoon

Ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Fresh oregano leaves

1/4 cup

Mozzarella cheese

2 cups, shredded

Tomato sauce

1 cup

Pizza dough

1 pound

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it is preheating.
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. If you prefer a thin and crispy crust, roll it out thinly. If you prefer a thicker, bread-like crust, leave it a bit thicker.
3. If using a pizza stone, carefully transfer the rolled dough onto the preheated stone. If not, place it on a baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. This will be your garlic-infused olive oil.
5. Brush the garlic-infused olive oil evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, making sure to cover all areas.
6. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
7. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
8. Top the pizza with the fresh oregano leaves.
9. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on the pizza to prevent it from burning.
10. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the cheese set and makes slicing easier.