Jul 13 2026

Classic Pie Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

pepperoni, sausage, roasted mushrooms, banana peppers & tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Pizza Dough and Toppings

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  4. 4

    Assemble the Pizza

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to your desired thickness. Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then layer with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, roasted mushrooms, and banana peppers.

  5. 5

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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