Chef's Feature Pizza Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Rise Dough
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
Prepare Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll out to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread a layer of the prepared sauce over the surface.
- 9
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add sliced pepperoni, bell peppers, and red onion. Top with fresh basil leaves.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
