11" Sausage Pizza Recipe
brocoli rabe, long hot whiz, chili crisp
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour and salt. Create a well in the center, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until combined and then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toppings Preparation
- 5
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and crumble into small pieces.
- 6
Prepare Broccoli Rabe
Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and chop into smaller pieces.
- 7
Slice Peppers
Slice the long hot peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
Assembling and Baking Pizza
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- 9
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to a 12-inch round.
- 10
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the whiz cheese evenly over the base, then layer with cooked sausage, broccoli rabe, and sliced long hot peppers. Finally, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Finish and Serve
Remove from the oven and drizzle with chili crisp. Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
