Pizza Heaven I Recipe
Make Pizza Heaven I 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. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball.
- 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.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 14-inch circle or your desired shape.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, followed by pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, olives, and Italian seasoning.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.