Basil Pesto Pizza Recipe
with goat cheese, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, green chili, and spinach
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. Stir in olive oil, salt, and gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- 2
Kneading the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes.
Assembling the Pizza
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 4
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
