Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone inside, if available
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit for 5-7 minutes, until yeast is activated
3. Step 3: Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms
4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic
5. Step 5: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and shape into a circle or rectangle, depending on preference
7. Step 7: Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel, if available
8. Step 8: Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges
9. Step 9: Top the sauce with sliced mozzarella cheese
10. Step 10: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly
11. Step 11: Remove the pizza from the oven and top with thinly sliced prosciutto and arugula
12. Step 12: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese
13. Step 13: Slice and serve immediately