Sicilian Recipe
Molinari Italian sausage, prosciutto, sopressata, spicy red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, oregano
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Spicy Red Sauce
Toppings
Method
Pizza Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- 2
Mix Dough
Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the bread flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead and Rise
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Spicy Red Sauce
- 4
Cook Sauce
Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Toppings and Assembly
- 6
Prepare Meats
Remove Italian sausage from its casing and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside. Tear prosciutto into smaller pieces and slice sopressata if needed.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven to heat for at least 30 minutes.
- 8
Shape Dough
Punch down the risen dough and stretch or roll it into a 14-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or parchment paper.
- 9
Assemble Pizza
Spread an even layer of spicy red sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce, followed by parmesan. Distribute cooked sausage, sopressata, and prosciutto across the pizza. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
- 10
Bake
Transfer the pizza to the hot oven and bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- 11
Finish and Serve
Remove pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.
