Sausage Pizza Recipe
broccoli rabe, scamorza, chili crisp
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough ball in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare Broccoli Rabe
While the dough is rising, trim the ends of the broccoli rabe and blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and shock in cold water. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Cook Sausage
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Remove sausage from casing and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Assembling Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- 8
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle or stretch it by hand.
- 9
Add Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza peel or baking sheet. Layer the cooked sausage, chopped broccoli rabe, and shredded scamorza cheese evenly over the dough. Drizzle chili crisp on top.
- 10
Bake Pizza
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 brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice it up, and serve hot!
