Spizza President Recipe
Make Spizza President 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
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.25 cups) with sugar (1 tbsp) and active dry yeast (1 tbsp). Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (3 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbsp) to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness, usually about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce (1 cup) evenly over the base.
- 9
Layer Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices (1 cup), sliced bell peppers (1 cup), sliced red onion (1/2 cup), and sliced black olives (1/2 cup).
- 10
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano (1 tsp) over the toppings and add fresh basil leaves (1/4 cup) on top.
- 11
Bake
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.