The Rocky Balboa Recipe
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
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.
