2 Lg Ch Pizzas (pickup) Recipe
Make 2 Lg Ch Pizzas (pickup) Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until combined.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough to cook the pizzas properly.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle to fit the pizza pan.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread about 3/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly over each pizza base.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on each pizza. Then add pepperoni, bell peppers, and black olives as desired. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil.
- 10
Bake Pizzas
Place the pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
