Paesanos Combination Recipe
Pepperoni, Molinari Italian sausage, cremini mushrooms, red onion, olives, mozzarella, red sauce
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Red Sauce
Pizza Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Form Dough
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
Red Sauce
- 4
Build Sauce
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Simmer
Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.
Pizza Toppings
- 6
Prepare Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and just cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 7
Assemble and Bake
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- 9
Shape Dough
Punch down risen dough and stretch or roll into a 14-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or baking sheet.
- 10
- 11
Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
- 12
Finish and Serve
Remove from oven, let rest for 2–3 minutes, slice, and serve hot.
