Description
Crispy homemade pizza topped with spicy sausage and creamy feta, featuring a blistered crust that rivals restaurant quality.
Ingredients
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- 300 g (2 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 195 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) lukewarm water
- 1 tsp (5 g) sugar
- 2 tsp (7 g) instant yeast
- 1 tsp (6 g) fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for dough)
- 200 g (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) fine sea salt (for sauce)
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil (for sauce)
- 250 g (9 oz) spicy Italian sausage
- 120 g (4 oz) block feta, crumbled
- 150 g (5 oz) low-moisture shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for brushing crust)
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh oregano or basil for finishing
Instructions
- Combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add lukewarm water and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, about 1–2 minutes.
- Knead by hand for 6–8 minutes or in a mixer with a dough hook for 4–5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add sausage meat, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 260°C (500°F) for at least 45 minutes.
- Stir crushed tomatoes with salt, oregano, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Press rested dough into a 12–14″ circle on a floured surface.
- Transfer dough to a peel, spread sauce, and top with mozzarella, sausage pieces, and feta.
- Bake pizza for 8–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Remove pizza and let rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a crispy crust, ensure your baking surface is well-preheated. Experiment with toppings; cheese can be swapped based on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
