Sausage & Pepperoni Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, sauce, fennel sausage & pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface.
- 9
Add Cheese
Tear or slice the fresh mozzarella and distribute it evenly on top of the sauce.
- 10
Add Sausage and Pepperoni
Crumble the fennel sausage over the cheese and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- 11
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper over the toppings for added flavor.
- 12
Bake
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
