Description
Style pizza combines Italian culinary traditions with modern California flair, creating a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Crisp thin crust and innovative toppings promise a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsps) instant yeast
- 3 ½ cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Pepperoni
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Olives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sugar
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm water and sugar in a mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over the surface, and let rest for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly.
- Dough Formation: Mix flour and salt into the yeast mixture, drizzle olive oil, and blend until a cohesive dough forms, creating a smooth and elastic consistency through thorough kneading on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- First Proofing: Transfer the kneaded dough to an olive oil-coated bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free environment for 1-1.5 hours until the volume doubles, signaling proper yeast fermentation and dough development.
Notes
- Check Yeast Freshness: Ensure your yeast is active and not expired by observing the frothy bubble formation during activation.
- Control Water Temperature: Use lukewarm water between 100-110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Knead with Precision: Develop gluten by kneading consistently until dough becomes smooth and elastic, which creates better pizza texture.
- Create Ideal Proofing Environment: Place dough in a warm, draft-free spot like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with the light on to promote optimal rising.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg