Pizza Recipe
Wood-fired pizzas made with fresh ingredients.
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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 it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your wood-fired oven to a temperature of around 700°F (370°C).
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 2-4 equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce onto each pizza base, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with fresh mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Add Fresh Basil
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the cheese.
- 10
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the pizza in the wood-fired oven and bake for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes, rotating as needed for even cooking.
- 12
Serve
Once the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for a minute, slice, and serve hot.