18" Half & Half Specialty Pizza Recipe
Options to build half & half pizzas.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center, pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough 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.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Simmer on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Assembling Pizza
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Shape Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the risen dough into an 18-inch circle.
- 9
Add Sauce
Spread half of the sauce on one side of the dough and the other half on the other side.
- 10
Add Cheese
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over both halves.
- 11
- 12
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbling.

