Spicy Pizza Recipe
Indulge in our Spicy Pizza, featuring a perfect blend of zesty tomato sauce, fiery jalapeños, and a medley of melted cheeses atop a crispy crust.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and olive oil. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add salt and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 2
Make the Spicy Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 4
Assemble the Pizza
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the spicy sauce evenly over the dough. Top with mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, pepperoni, and red onion.
- 5
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot.