Hellicious Pizza Recipe
Make Hellicious Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until 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.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix with a wooden spoon until combined, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Add canned tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Blend Sauce (optional)
For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend until desired consistency is reached.
Topping Assembly
- 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 transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch round shape.
- 10
Add Sauce
Spread a generous amount of the prepared sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 11
- 12
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
