Rustica Pizza Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy sopressata, & salami
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Meats
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the spicy sopressata and salami slices on top.
- 5
Season the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
