Pizza Kit - Sausage Recipe
Make Pizza Kit - Sausage Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center, then add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded 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.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 6
Prepare Sauce and Cheese
In a separate bowl, mix the pizza sauce with Italian herbs and set aside. Grate the mozzarella cheese if not pre-grated.
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 transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape and thickness.
- 9
Add Toppings
Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce over the base, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and add the cooked sausage evenly. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes to taste.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
