Combination Pizza Recipe
Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, onions, green peppers, green olives and mozzarella cheese with marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
- 6
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a circle or rectangle, depending on your pizza pan.
- 9
Assemble the Pizza
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the marinara sauce over the base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 10
- 11
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.