Specialty Pizzas Recipe
10'' - $12.99, 12'' - $17.99, 16'' - $22.99. Cauliflower crust + $2.00
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Optional Cauliflower Crust
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 foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir 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 and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to your desired pizza size (10'', 12'', or 16'').
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 9
- 10
Bake
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Optional Cauliflower Crust Preparation
- 11
Prepare Cauliflower
Steam the riced cauliflower until tender, then drain and let cool slightly.
- 12
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine riced cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- 13
Shape and Bake
Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping into a crust. Bake at 475°F (245°C) for about 15-20 minutes until golden before adding toppings.