Small Detroit Sausage Pizza Recipe
broccoli rabe, long hot wiz, 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, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough 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.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare Broccoli Rabe
Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces. Set aside.
- 7
Prepare Peppers
Slice the long hot peppers thinly, removing seeds if desired for less heat.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- 9
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and stretch or roll it into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- 10
Add Toppings
Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Layer with mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage, broccoli rabe, sliced long hot peppers, and a drizzle of chili crisp.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Carefully remove the hot stone or baking sheet from the oven and transfer the pizza onto it. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Finish and Serve
Remove pizza from the oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and let it cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
