Covering pizza with a combination of mozzarella and Muenster cheeses heightens its flavor and creates a luscious, creamy texture. Toppings and sauce can be varied endlessly to suit every taste.
What you'll need
- Perfect Pizza Dough
- Olive oil for coating or cornmeal for dusting
- 1 cup homemade or store-bought tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated Muenster cheese
How to make it
Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Punch down the risen dough, knead it a few times to remove all the air, and divide it in two. On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll one portion into a 12-inch round. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the crust--not too much, or else your pizza will become soggy. (A word on sauce: if you don't have time for homemade, spruce up a 14-ounce jar of store-bought by adding 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 1/2 tbsp. of dry red wine and 1/2 tsp. of dried oregano.)
Top your pizza with half of the mozzarella and Muenster cheeses and garnish with the toppings of your choice. Bake 12 to 15 minutes; subtract a few minutes if you're using a pizza stone. When done, the crust will be golden underneath. Makes two 12-inch pizzas.
