Foolproof Pan Pizza Recipe

Ingredients (10)

• 400g bread flour (14 ounces; about 2 1/2 cups), plus more for dusting
• 10g kosher salt (0.35 ounces; about 2 teaspoons), plus more for sprinkling
• 4g instant yeast (0.15 ounces; about 1 teaspoon), such as SAF Instant Yeast
• 275g water (9.5 ounces; about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons)
• 8g extra-virgin olive oil (0.25 ounces; about 2 teaspoons), plus more to coat pans and for drizzling
• 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce, such as our New York–style pizza sauce
• 12 ounces grated full-fat, low moisture (dry) mozzarella cheese (see note)
• Toppings as desired
• Small handful torn fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)