Preheat the oven to 475°F to 500°F
Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven while it heats
Prepare pizza dough and let it rest if needed
Roll or stretch the dough into a round shape
Transfer the dough to parchment paper or a pizza peel
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough
Add cheese and desired toppings
Slide the pizza onto the hot stone or baking sheet
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling
Remove the pizza from the oven
Let it cool for a few minutes
Slice and serve