Spicy Jalapeño Cheese Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 packet of active dry yeast.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

4. 4

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

6. 6

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

7. 7

   Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

8. 8

   Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

9. 9

   Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

10. 10

    Evenly distribute 1 cup of sliced jalapeños over the cheese.

11. 11

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes over the top for extra spice.

12. 12

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

13. 13

    Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve.