Recipe for pizza

In summary, making pizza involves these steps:

1. Prepare the dough by combining water, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise.

2. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if available.

3. Roll out the dough to the desired thickness and shape on a floured surface.

4. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza peel dusted with cornmeal or flour.

5. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Add slices of fresh mozzarella and torn basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Let the pizza cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired.

8. Slice and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade pizza!

Note: This is a condensed version of the steps. Refer to the previous detailed descriptions for more specific instructions.