Smokehouse Red Pizza 12" Recipe
Mozzarella, Parmesan, fennel sausage, smoked onions, roasted mushrooms, and tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center, then add olive oil and the activated yeast mixture.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone inside if you have one.
- 6
Prepare Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to a 12-inch round.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly across the surface.
- 8
Layer Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce, then add the crumbled fennel sausage, smoked onions, and roasted mushrooms. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.