House Special Pizza Recipe
A blend of pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the olive oil and the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 6
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Add pepperoni, cooked sausage, and the sautéed vegetables on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
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