Ah'pizz Wood Fired Pizza Italian Restaurant And Bar Recipe
Make Ah'pizz Wood Fired Pizza Italian Restaurant And Bar Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Making the Pizza Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until the dough starts to come together.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your wood-fired pizza oven or regular oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, then roll out each ball on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread ½ cup of tomato sauce evenly over each pizza base. Add mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and sliced pepperoni on top.
- 9
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil over the top of each pizza.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the hot oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.
