Zesty Italian Trio Pizza Recipe
Make Zesty Italian Trio 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, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes 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 until the dough begins to form. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Topping Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare the Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 8
Layer the Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the pepperoni slices, crumbled Italian sausage, sliced bell peppers, and black olives on top.
- 9
Season with Herbs
Sprinkle dried oregano and chopped fresh basil over the top of the pizza.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.





