Dona Pizza – Personal Size Recipe
Make Dona 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, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a 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). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a 10-12 inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and add pepperoni slices, bell peppers, and olives. Season with dried oregano and top with fresh basil.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.