Homemade Pizza

Ingredients

• Pizza dough (1 batch (store-bought or homemade))
• Pizza sauce (1 cup)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Toppings of your choice (as desired (e.g., pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions))

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
2. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, about 1/4 inch for a crispy crust.
3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a greased baking sheet or the preheated pizza stone.
4. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
6. Add your favorite toppings generously, creating a colorful and delicious array.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the toppings to enhance flavor and promote browning.
8. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly over the pizza.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious, homemade pizza!