Hot Mama Pie Recipe
capicola, fresh mozzarella, Mama Lil’s Sweet Hot Peppers & tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Crust
Toppings
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Let Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pie Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare the Crust
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a circular shape to fit your pie pan.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the crust.
- 9
Layer Toppings
Add slices of capicola and torn pieces of fresh mozzarella on top of the sauce.
- 10
Add Peppers
Spoon Mama Lil’s Sweet Hot Peppers evenly over the toppings.
- 11
Bake
Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.