The Italian Pizza Recipe
Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, black olives, green peppers & red onions
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation and Baking
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 4
Shape the Pizza
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then layer with Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, black olives, green peppers, and red onions.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
