Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainThe Works Pizza Recipe

The Works Pizza Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Heritage pepperoni, family recipe sausage, green peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, and Wisconsin smoked provolone cheese.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let the Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Vegetables

    Chop the green bell pepper, yellow onion, and slice the mushrooms. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Cook Sausage

    In a skillet, cook the family recipe sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.

  3. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a crispy crust.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 8

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

  2. 9

    Add Sauce and Toppings

    Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Layer with cooked sausage, heritage pepperoni, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Top with Wisconsin smoked provolone cheese.

  3. 10

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

  4. 11

    Cool and Slice

    Remove the pizza from the oven, allow it to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

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