San Genero Pizza Recipe
A vibrant, flavorful pizza featuring sweet Italian sausage, perfectly caramelized onions, and a colorful mix of red and yellow bell peppers. Topped with a blend of creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella, this pizza offers a delicious balance of savory, sweet, and creamy flavors on a perfectly crisp crust.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble the sweet Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Pizza Assembly
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 9
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 10
Assemble Pizza
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the base, followed by the cooked sausage, caramelized onions, and sautéed peppers. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the preheated pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
