Tomato Sauce Pizza Classic Margherita Recipe Easy

Ingredients

• Active Dry Yeast: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Warm Water (105-115°F / 40-46°C): ½ cup (120 ml)
• Sugar: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups (250 g) + more for dusting
• Salt: ¾ tsp (4 g)
• Olive Oil: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
• Olive Oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes: 1 (28 ounce / 800 g) can
• Dried Oregano: 1 tsp (5 ml)
• Salt: ½ tsp (3 g), or to taste
• Black Pepper: ¼ tsp (1 g), or to taste
• Sugar: ½ tsp (3 ml) (optional, to balance acidity)
• Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: 8 ounces (225 g), sliced or shredded
• Fresh Basil Leaves: ½ cup (loosely packed)
• Olive Oil: 1 tbsp (15 ml), for drizzling