Grandma’s Cheese Sheet Pizza
This thick, airy cheese sheet pizza is crispy on the bottom with a soft interior, topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 sheet pan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast in a mixing bowl.
- Add warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil, then mix into a soft dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Generously oil a sheet pan to prepare for the dough.
- Press the risen dough into the oiled sheet pan and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Stretch the dough evenly to cover the entire pan.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the pizza for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use whole-milk mozzarella for a richer melt.
- Add garlic to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Finish with fresh basil for enhanced aroma.
- Generous oil helps achieve a crispy bottom crust.