Prosciutto and Arugula Margherita Pizza

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until yeast is activated.
2. Step 2: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Step 3: Knead the dough for 10-12 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Step 4: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.
5. Step 5: Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone inside.
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and shape it into a 12-inch circle.
7. Step 7: Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.
8. Step 8: Spread the crushed tomatoes over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
9. Step 9: Top the tomatoes with sliced mozzarella cheese.
10. Step 10: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Step 11: Remove the pizza from the oven and top it with prosciutto slices and arugula.
12. Step 12: Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.