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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Sausage
Pizza Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare Sausage
- 4
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, add ground pork sausage, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 8-10 minutes.
Prepare Pizza Sauce
- 5
Assemble Pizza
- 6
Shape Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread a generous amount of pizza sauce over the flattened dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Sausage
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the sauce.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sausage.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish
Remove the pizza from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
