Name: Amici's Pizzeria & Italians 4 Topping Pizza Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cups warm water; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 cups crushed tomatoes (canned); 1 tsp garlic (minced); 1 tbs olive oil; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 2 tbs parmesan cheese (grated, optional); 20 to taste pepperoni slices; 0.5 cups green bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.25 cups red onion (thinly sliced); 0.5 cups mushrooms (sliced); 0.25 cups black olives (sliced); 5 leaves fresh basil (optional, for finishing); 1 tbs olive oil (for brushing); 1 tbs cornmeal or flour (for dusting)

In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 100–110°F / 38–43°C) with sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let sit 5–8 minutes until foamy.

Proof yeast

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well, add the foamy yeast mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, about 1–2 minutes.

Mix dough

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead with a stand mixer and dough hook for 4–5 minutes.

Knead

Lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough ball inside and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.

First rise

Punch down the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll or stretch into a 12-inch round about 1/4-inch thick. Place on a pizza peel or baking sheet dusted with cornmeal or flour.

Shape

While the dough is rising (or during the last 10–15 minutes), make the sauce: heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown). Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Shred the mozzarella if not pre-shredded and measure 1 1/2 cups. Grate the parmesan and set aside for finishing if using.

Prepare chosen toppings: slice vegetables thinly (bell pepper, onion, mushrooms) and slice olives. If using pepperoni, arrange slices so they’re evenly distributed. Pat mushrooms dry if very wet to avoid soggy pizza.

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the middle rack. If you don’t have a stone, use the preheated sheet.

Brush the stretched dough lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, leaving a small outer rim for the crust. Spread about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the sauce evenly over the dough, leaving 1/2-inch border.

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce (about 1 1/2 cups). Add your four chosen toppings evenly across the pizza (example: pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, green pepper, red onion). Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the top if using.

Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, 8–12 minutes depending on oven and thickness. Rotate once halfway through for even browning.

Remove pizza from oven and let rest 2–3 minutes. Tear and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top if using. Slice and serve hot.

All listed ingredients are used in the directions. If you want multiple pizzas, scale dough and toppings accordingly. For a crisper crust, bake at the highest oven temperature your oven allows and preheat the stone longer.

all-purpose flour

warm water

active dry yeast

olive oil

salt

sugar

crushed tomatoes (canned)

garlic (minced)

dried oregano

black pepper

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

parmesan cheese (grated, optional)

pepperoni slices

green bell pepper (thinly sliced)

red onion (thinly sliced)

mushrooms (sliced)

black olives (sliced)

fresh basil (optional, for finishing)

olive oil (for brushing)

cornmeal or flour (for dusting)

4 Topping Pizza

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