Willie Pizza – Personal Size Recipe
Make Willie 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 and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 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
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll out or stretch the dough into a personal-sized pizza shape (about 10 inches in diameter).
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the sliced pepperoni. Add grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the hot pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.