Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough instructions. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
2. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
3. Sauce and Cheese: Spread a layer of pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously, ensuring full coverage.
4. Bake to Perfection: If using a pizza stone, transfer the pizza onto a preheated pizza peel or an inverted baking sheet. Carefully slide it onto the hot stone in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
5. Finishing Touch: If desired, brush the crust with olive oil for a golden finish. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
6. Slice and Savor: Allow the pizza to cool for a moment, then slice and savor the simplicity of a perfect Basic Cheese Pizza.