Name: Layla's Gyros Pizza Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbs active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 1 tbs sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 1 cup pepperoni slices; 1 tsp Italian seasoning

PLAIN (RED OR WHITE)

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Olives

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Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

Activate Yeast

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.

Mix Dry Ingredients

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough starts to form.

Combine Ingredients

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Knead the Dough

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

First Rise

Preheat Oven

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape and thickness.

Shape the Dough

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Add Sauce

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then add the pepperoni slices and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.

Add Cheese and Toppings

Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Bake the Pizza

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.

Cool and Serve

all-purpose flour

active dry yeast

warm water

sugar

salt

olive oil

pizza sauce

mozzarella cheese

pepperoni slices

Italian seasoning

Pizza

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Kibbeh Plate

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Tilapia Plate

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Combo Plate

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Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

Dough

Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation