Half & Half Marinara Pizza Recipe
Make Half & Half Marinara 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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Pizza Dough
Marinara Sauce
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 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembling the Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
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.
- 9
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread half of the marinara sauce on one side of the dough and the other half on the opposite side. Top each half with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.