Chefs Veggie Medley Pizza Recipe
marinara, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella and cheese blend
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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 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
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.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Marinara Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough.
- 8
Add Toppings
Layer the sliced tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzarella, and shredded cheese blend evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve warm.