Mellow Mushroom Pizza Recipe
A classic cheese pizza with a variety of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a circle or your desired pizza shape.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the shaped dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the base.
- 9
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and black olives. Finally, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- 10
Bake
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
