500 pizzas and flatbreads

classic cheese pizza

When you want a classic, this is where to start!
1 basic pizza pan crust
1 basic pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Preheat oven to 550F. Spread sauce evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-in. (1-cm.) border around the edge. Place on bottom rack in oven and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and spread shredded mozzarella evenly over sauce.
Return to oven and bake for another 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese has melted and crust is golden brown.
Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Slice into 12 squares and serve immediately.

pizza margherita

Invented in 1889 and named for Queen Margherita, this pizza features the three colors of the Italian flag - red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil.
1 basic pan pizza crust
1 basic pan pizza sauce
4 oz. baby bocconcini, sliced thin (or sliced mozzarella)
4 large basil leaves, roughly torn
Preheat oven to 550F. Spread sauce evenly, leaving 1/2-in. around the edge.
Distribute cheese slices.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on rack in lower half of oven, until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle pieces of basil over pizza.
Slice into wedges and serve.