Italian Sausage And Mushroom Pizza Recipe
House-made Italian sausage, mushrooms and mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it along with olive oil to the flour mixture.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough 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 it with a kitchen towel, 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) while the dough rises.
- 6
Prepare Sausage
In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- 7
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 9
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the cooked sausage and sautéed mushrooms evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and add Italian seasoning.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
