Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for pizza (usually around 475°F or 245°C). If you possess a pizza stone, insert it into the oven as it preheats.

Prepare the Pizza Dough

• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired thickness. If you're using a pizza stone, transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper.

Add the Sauce

• Brush a thin layer of olive oil over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Then, spread the tomato or pizza sauce evenly over the oiled dough.

Layer the Cheese

• Sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Mushroom Magic

• Distribute the sliced mushrooms evenly across the pizza.

Season and Bake

• Season the pizza with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Transfer the pizza (on the parchment paper if using a stone) to the preheated oven or onto a pizza stone if you have one. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, typically around 12-15 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

• Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.