Sausage Pizza Recipe
Make Sausage Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms. 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 about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly, then layer with mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
