Pizza with Olives and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup pitted black olives
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside. Let it heat for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   On a floured surface, stretch the 1 lb pizza dough into a 12-inch round, leaving the edges slightly thicker.

3. 3

   Brush the dough with 1 tbsp olive oil, then spread 0.5 cup tomato sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.

4. 4

   Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then scatter 0.5 cup pitted black olives on top.

5. 5

   Season with 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

6. 6

   Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or sheet. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and browned in spots, about 10-12 minutes.

7. 7

   Let the pizza rest for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, optionally with fresh lettuce and tomato on the side.

Tools you’ll need

• pizza stone or baking sheet
• rolling pin (optional)
• pizza cutter or knife

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