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Ingredients
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Crust
Sauce
Housemade Sausage
Toppings
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Form a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Cook the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Housemade Sausage Preparation
- 4
Make the Sausage
In a bowl, combine ground pork, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined. Form into small sausage patties.
- 5
Cook the Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage patties until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and slice into small pieces.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Pizza
Spread the sauce evenly over the prepared crust. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage pieces and sliced mushrooms on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 7
Bake the Pizza
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.