-
Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let sit for five minutes until yeast blooms.
-
Add the olive oil, sugar, and salt to the yeast and stir.
-
In a separate, medium bowl, measure out flour and add yeast mixture to it - stir until well combined. (The dough may appear very gooey, but this is completely normal. Don't add flour because it makes for a much more tender dough.)
-
Spray a separate bowl with cooking spray and place dough in it - cover and set aside in a warm location for one hour. (Warm location suggestions: above the refrigerator, above the cabinets, or on the stove as it preheats.)
-
After dough is done rising, preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
-
Roll out half of the dough onto a flat surface to about 3/4 inch thick. (Use some extra flour if necessary, to keep from sticking)
-
Place rolled out dough onto a pizza stone or pizza pan.
-
With a pastry brush, spread a thin layer of olive oil over pizza.
-
Thinly slice two garlic cloves and spread evenly over pizza.
-
THINLY slice 2 tomatoes (the thinner they are, the less soggy your pizza will be) and spread evenly over pizza.
-
In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and spread HALF of it over pizza.
-
Slice basil into thin strips and spread evenly over pizza.
-
Finish it off with the rest of the cheese mixture.
-
Cook in oven on the lowest rack for 11-13 minutes. (Make sure to keep a close eye on it during the last couple minutes so the cheese doesn't burn.)
-
Repeat for other half of dough.