Angelo's Truly Deluxe Pizza - Junior Recipe
Homemade Italian sausage, spiced ground beef, thick pepperoni slices, sautéed mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and topped with mozzarella.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Cook Sausage and Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the homemade Italian sausage and ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 6
Pizza Assembly
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and then roll it out on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
- 9
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage and beef mixture, followed by the sautéed vegetables, thick pepperoni slices, and finally sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.
