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Four Toppings Recipe

Name: Billy's Famous Pizzas Four Toppings Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 cups warm water; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp garlic (minced); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 cups mozzarella (shredded); 0.25 cups parmesan (grated); 0.5 cups pepperoni (sliced); 0.5 cups bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.25 cups red onion (thinly sliced); 0.5 cups mushrooms (sliced); 0.25 cups black olives (sliced); 0.5 cups italian sausage (cooked, crumbled); 0.25 cups fresh basil (torn); 0.5 cups pineapple (small chunks); 1 tbs olive oil (for brushing); 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Inspired by Billy's Famous Pizza

Time2h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Dough

3 cups 00 bread flour

1 tsp instant yeast

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp sugar

1 cups warm water

1 tbs olive oil

Sauce

1 cups canned crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Garlic (minced)

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp olive oil

Cheese

2 cups mozzarella (shredded)

1/4 cups parmesan (grated)

Toppings (choose four)

1/2 cups pepperoni (sliced)

1/2 cups bell pepper (thinly sliced)

1/4 cups red onion (thinly sliced)

1/2 cups Mushrooms (sliced)

1/4 cups black olives (sliced)

1/2 cups italian sausage (cooked, crumbled)

1/4 cups fresh basil (torn)

1/2 cups pineapple (small chunks)

Finishing

1 tbs olive oil (for brushing)

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

Method

Dough

Mix and proof

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 1 tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir to distribute dry ingredients.

Add 1 cup warm water (about 105–115°F / 40–46°C) and 1 tbs olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If dough is too sticky, add up to 2 tbs extra flour, 1 tbs at a time.

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.

Sauce

Prepare quick sauce

While dough rises, make the sauce. In a small bowl combine 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp olive oil. Stir to combine and taste; adjust salt or herbs as desired. Set aside at room temperature.

Toppings & Cheese Prep

Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) or as high as your oven will go. If you have a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack and let it heat for at least 30 minutes. If using a baking sheet, place it in the oven to preheat for 10–15 minutes.

Prepare chosen four toppings from the Toppings section. Cook any raw meats fully (for example, brown and crumble 1/2 cup Italian sausage) and drain excess fat. Slice vegetables thinly so they cook quickly. Pat mushrooms and pineapple dry to avoid excess moisture.

Shred 2 cups mozzarella and measure 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Keep cheeses ready to assemble.

Assemble & Bake

After dough has doubled, punch it down and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 2 equal portions for two 10–12" pizzas (or keep whole for one large 14" pizza). Let rest 5 minutes.

Working with one portion, stretch or roll dough into a roughly 10–12 inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker rim. If dough resists, let rest a few minutes then continue.

Transfer stretched dough to a piece of parchment or a well-floured pizza peel. Brush the exposed rim lightly with 1/2 tbs olive oil.

Spread about 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the rim uncovered. Sprinkle about 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the sauce, reserving a little for finishing.

Distribute your four chosen toppings evenly over the cheese (for example: 1/2 cup pepperoni, 1/2 cup bell pepper, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1/4 cup sliced red onion). Scatter remaining mozzarella and 2 tbsp grated parmesan on top.

Slide the pizza (on parchment or peel) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, rotating once at midtime, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Baking time will vary with oven and thickness.

If making two pizzas, repeat assembly and bake each. Let baked pizzas rest 2–3 minutes before slicing.

Finish & Serve

Brush the baked crust lightly with remaining olive oil (about 1/2 tbs total) and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes if desired.

Garnish with torn fresh basil (if used) and a light dusting of remaining grated parmesan. Slice into 6–8 pieces and serve hot.