Description
Style pizza brings Italian culinary elegance to your kitchen with crisp, thin crust and gourmet toppings. Sophisticated ingredients combine for a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor and share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Olives
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water and sugar in a mixing bowl, then sprinkle yeast over the surface and allow to rest for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt into the yeast mixture, then drizzle olive oil and blend thoroughly until a cohesive dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and methodically knead for 5-7 minutes, developing gluten and achieving a smooth, springy texture that springs back when gently pressed.
- Lightly coat a clean bowl with olive oil, place the kneaded dough inside, and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap to create a warm, draft-free environment for proofing.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm location for 1-1.5 hours, watching for it to approximately double in volume, indicating the yeast has effectively fermented and developed the dough’s structure.
Notes
- Activate yeast thoroughly by using lukewarm water between 100-110°F to ensure proper fermentation and rise.
- Experiment with different flour types like bread flour for chewier crust or whole wheat for added nutrition and hearty flavor.
- Rest dough at room temperature to develop complex flavors and improve overall texture of pizza crust.
- Prevent sticking by lightly dusting work surface with semolina flour instead of regular flour for a professional pizzeria-style finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg