Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHersh’sSpizza President Recipe

Spizza President Recipe

Inspired by Hersh’s
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (3 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Mix well.

  3. 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. 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. 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

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 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.

  3. 8

    Add Sauce

    Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce (1 cup) evenly over the base.

  4. 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).

  5. 10

    Season

    Sprinkle dried oregano (1 tsp) over the toppings and add fresh basil leaves (1/4 cup) on top.

  6. 11

    Bake

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  7. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.

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