Woodfire Special Sausage Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, house-made sauce, red onion, bell pepper, mushroom and sausage
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Toppings
While the dough is rising, prepare the toppings. Slice the red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook the Italian sausage in a skillet until browned, then crumble it.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
If you are making house-made tomato sauce, blend canned tomatoes with garlic, olive oil, and herbs of your choice. Simmer for 20 minutes and set aside.
Assembling and Baking
- 7
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your woodfire oven to 475°F (245°C) or as per your oven's specifications.
- 8
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll or stretch it out into your desired pizza shape.
- 9
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread a cup of house-made tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Distribute the fresh mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and crumbled sausage evenly on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
