Description
Gourmet Style Pizza weaves Italian culinary magic into a crispy canvas of homemade perfection. Rich layers of premium ingredients and classic techniques promise a delectable journey that connects passionate cooks with authentic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) pizza dough
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (76 grams) sliced bell peppers
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (14 grams) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Create a smooth, even pizza dough base by rolling it out on a lightly dusted surface into a circular shape approximately 12 inches wide.
- Evenly distribute tomato sauce across the dough, maintaining a small bare margin around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Lavishly coat the sauce layer with shredded mozzarella, ensuring comprehensive coverage for maximum cheesy goodness.
- Artfully arrange selected toppings like pepperoni and vibrant bell peppers across the cheese layer, distributing them uniformly.
- Position the pizza in a preheated oven set at 475F (245C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the crust transforms into a golden-brown hue and the cheese becomes gloriously melted and bubbling.
- Carefully extract the pizza from the oven, then enhance its presentation by delicately drizzling olive oil and scattering fresh basil leaves.
- Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously molten and the crust maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Customize toppings by experimenting with different cheeses like provolone or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Use parchment paper for easier dough transfer and to prevent sticking to the baking sheet.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional pizza dough with cauliflower or almond flour crust alternatives.
- Enhance the pizza’s crispiness by preheating a pizza stone or using a cast-iron skillet for an extra-crisp bottom crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg