Quick and Easy Pizza

40 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University Extension, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 2 cupsall-purpose flour
• 14.8 mlinstant yeast
• 14.8 mlsugar
• 0.8 cupwarm water
• 2nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cupmarinara sauce
• 6 ozpart-skim mozzarella cheese

How to cook it

1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
2. Stir together 1 cup of flour, the instant yeast, sugar, and warm water in a medium mixing bowl.
3. Gradually work in the remaining cup of flour until a dough ball comes together.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it thoroughly for about 5 minutes.
5. Coat a bowl with cooking spray, transfer the dough into it, and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
6. Rest the covered bowl in a warm place, such as on top of the preheating stove, for 10 to 15 minutes to let it rise slightly.
7. Grease a 12-by-16-inch baking pan with cooking spray and stretch the dough out into a uniform layer across it.
8. Spread the marinara sauce across the dough, leaving an uncovered 1/2-inch border along the edges.
9. Distribute the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
10. Bake for about 15 minutes until the crust turns golden and the cheese is fully melted and lightly browned.
11. Transfer any uneaten portions to the refrigerator within 2 hours.

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