Speakeasy Original Pizzas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it along with the olive oil to the flour mixture.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms and then knead on a floured surface 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.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese, followed by pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.