Easy Cheese Pizza with Homemade Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 batch dough basic, = makes four medium sized pizzas or three large
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1/2 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
If you're a fan of cheesy pizzas and are looking for a unique twist to your usual order, then you're in luck! Today, we'll be sharing a delicious Lebanese cheese pizza recipe that will surely satisfy your cheesy cravings. This recipe is a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors and is a must-try for any pizza lover. So, let's get started and elevate your pizza game with this mouthwatering Lebanese cheese pizza.
Jump to RecipeStart by making the dough for the pizza. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add in the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, then place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Place it on a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese on top of the sauce. Then, add the kalamata olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on the pizza.
Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
This Lebanese cheese pizza is a perfect combination of creamy feta, tangy olives, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. It's a great way to switch up your usual pizza night and impress your family and friends with a unique and delicious recipe. So, next time you're craving pizza, give this Lebanese cheese pizza a try and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough:
Start by making the dough for the pizza. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add in the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, then place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
2. Make the tomato sauce:
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then, add in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Assemble the pizza:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Place it on a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and crumbled feta cheese on top of the sauce. Then, add the kalamata olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on the pizza.
4. Bake and serve:
Bake the pizza for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top. Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
This Lebanese cheese pizza is a perfect combination of creamy feta, tangy olives, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. It's a great way to switch up your usual pizza night and impress your family and friends with a unique and delicious recipe. So, next time you're craving pizza, give this Lebanese cheese pizza a try and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean.
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