Ken's Artisan Recipe
Make Ken's Artisan 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
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix well.
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness for the pizza base.
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and add fresh basil leaves on top. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Bake the 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 bubbling.
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.