Aunt Margie Pizza – Personal Size Recipe
Make Aunt Margie Pizza – Personal Size 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 (3 ml) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle active dry yeast (1 tsp) on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (2 cups) and salt (1 tsp).
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (1 tbs). Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it 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.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to form a 10-inch personal pizza base.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce (1 cup) evenly over the surface of the pizza base. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese (1.5 cups) on top, followed by pepperoni slices (1 cup), green bell pepper (0.5 cup), onion (0.25 cup), and black olives (0.25 cup). Finally, sprinkle dried oregano (1 tsp) over the toppings.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza to a pizza stone or baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy your Aunt Margie Pizza!