Pizza

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.

(If using a raw topping or any vegetable, i.e. onion, pepper, or mushroom that needs to be cooked, assure the necessary steps to cook those items prior to making the pizza.)

Prepare the dough according to the directions on the package, or if using homemade dough, refer to the recipe directions.

Clean and dry the counter well (make sure your hands are dried well before working with the dough). Sprinkle the counter with flour; place the dough on top of the flour, coating each side to prevent sticking.

Begin stretching out the dough using your hands or a rolling pin. Stretch evenly and avoid creating thin spots in the center. If the dough starts to stick while stretching, sprinkle with flour.

Gently place the dough on a baking sheet, pizza pan, or pizza stone. Use nonstick spray on the baking sheet/pan or semolina flour on the pizza stone to prevent sticking.

Evenly ladle and spread a layer of marinara sauce on the dough, leaving about an inch of dough without sauce around the edge.

Evenly distribute the mozzarella over the sauce and top with your favorite toppings.

Bake the pizza in the oven for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted (approximately 10 minutes or more if needed).

Let the pizza sit for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and basil.

Portion the pizza. Enjoy with kombucha.