How to make a mozzarella and basil pizza

Remove the dough from fridge and bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

Peel and finely chop the garlic

Place half the garlic in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of olive oil

Tear the mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces.

Pick the basil leaves off the stems; discard the stems.

In a medium pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the remaining garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently , 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown

Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced in volume by about 1/3. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper

Lightly oil sheet pan. Gently stretch and roll the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Carefully transfer to prepared pan.

Evenly spread the sauce onto the dough, leaving a one inch border around the edges.

Evenly top the sauce with the prepared garlic oil, mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 of basil.

Bake, rotating the sheet halfway through, 18-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned and the crust is crispy.

Remove from the oven and let stand for 2 minutes