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The Rocky Balboa Recipe

Inspired by Central Kitchen + Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

House made pizza crust + pizza sauce, spicy soppressata, Genoa salami, banana peppers, mozzarella and finished with our hot honey, Grana Padano parmesan + mixed herbs. *Try it with crispy cauliflower for a veggie option!

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Ingredients

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Pizza Crust

Pizza Sauce

Toppings

Veggie Option (Optional)

Method

Making the Pizza Crust

1

Prepare the Dough

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then knead until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.

2

Shape the Crust

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

Preparing the Sauce

3

Make the Sauce

In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Assembling the Pizza

4

Top the Pizza

Spread the sauce evenly over the crust. Arrange the spicy soppressata, Genoa salami, banana peppers, and mozzarella cheese on top.

5

Bake the Pizza

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with Grana Padano and mixed herbs.