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Homemade Pizza

Cultural Context

Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, and has become a global favorite. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Italian culinary philosophy of using fresh, high-quality components. Each region in Italy has its own variations, and it is often enjoyed as a communal dish, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups lukewarm water
2 packs instant yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
chopped tomatoes
chopped mushrooms
chopped red onion
chopped green peppers
whole milk mozzarella cheese
cornmeal

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pizza dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pizza dough

Whole wheat dough is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

1

Measure 1.5 cups of lukewarm water into a bowl.

2

Add 2 packs of instant yeast to the water and stir gently.

3

Wait for the yeast to become foamy, indicating it's ready.

4

In a separate bowl, measure out 4 cups of all-purpose flour.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

6

Pour in 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil.

7

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix with a dough whisk.

8

Knead the dough by hand until well combined and smooth.

9

Place the dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

10

While the dough rises, prepare toppings: chop tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, and green peppers.

11

In a pan, heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

12

Add 1 pound of ground Italian sausage to the pan and cook until browned.

13

Add half of the chopped tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, and green peppers to the sausage in the pan.

14

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender.

15

In a small bowl, mix 1 can of tomato sauce with 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and a little pepper to taste.

16

Check the dough; it should be more than doubled in size. Punch it down and flour a board.

17

Flour the board lightly and shape the dough into a pizza base.

18

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with a pizza stone inside.

19

Transfer the dough to a pizza pan with holes for a crispy crust.

20

Dust the pizza base lightly with cornmeal if desired.

21

Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base.

22

Add a small amount of cooked sausage and vegetables on top of the sauce.

23

Sprinkle whole milk mozzarella cheese over the toppings.

24

Add any remaining toppings as desired.

25

Bake the pizza in the oven until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

bowldough whiskpanpizza pan with holespizza stone

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

PizzaPizzaioloItalian Pizza
Local Name: Pizza fatta in casa

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