Whole Deggy Recipe
Veggie and meat pizza
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Preparation of Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (3 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbs) to the flour mixture.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness for pizza.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce (1 cup) evenly over the base, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) on top.
- 8
Add Toppings
Layer the pepperoni slices (1 cup), bell peppers (1 cup), red onion (0.5 cup), mushrooms (1 cup), and black olives (0.5 cup) over the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano (1 tsp) and chopped fresh basil (0.5 cup) on top.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!