Capricciosa Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tbsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp).
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbsp).
- 4
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Prepare the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce (1 cup) evenly over the surface. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) on top, followed by slices of cooked ham (1 cup), quartered artichoke hearts (1 cup), sliced mushrooms (1 cup), black olives (0.5 cup), and green bell pepper (0.5 cup).
- 9
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle dried oregano (1 tsp) and black pepper (0.5 tsp) over the toppings.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
