For the base

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• ½ tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ cup warm water

 

For the sauce:

• ½ cup tomato puree (or blended fresh tomato)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp basil (fresh or dried)
• Pinch of salt & sugar

 

For the topping:

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• ½ cup green capsicum (bell pepper), thinly sliced rings/strips
• 2 tbsp parmesan (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

 

Directions

Make the dough

• Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
• Add warm water slowly, knead to smooth dough. Add olive oil, knead again.
• Cover and let it rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
• Prepare sauce
• Sauté garlic in olive oil.
• Add tomato puree, oregano, basil, salt, and sugar. Cook until thickened.
• Shape the base
• Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
• Roll dough into medium-thin pizza round. Place on tray/stone.
• Assemble pizza
• Spread sauce over base.
• Add mozzarella evenly.
• Arrange sliced capsicum over cheese.
• Sprinkle parmesan (optional).

 

Bake

• Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden.

Serve

• Garnish with fresh basil.

Slice and enjoy hot & cheesy with crunchy capsicum!