Deep-Dish Sausage and Pepper Pizza
Deep-Dish Sausage and Pepper Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Pizza Sauce
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pizza dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 5
While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld. Set aside.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Prepare the toppings: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
In the same skillet, add the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 9
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large circle, about 12-14 inches in diameter, ensuring it's large enough to cover the bottom and sides of your deep-dish pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared deep-dish pan, pressing it firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Layer the pizza: Start with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the bottom of the dough. Top with the cooked Italian sausage, then the sautéed peppers and onions.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Pour the pizza sauce evenly over the toppings. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 14
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. If the crust browns too quickly, you can loosely tent the pizza with foil.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 15
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese and sauce to set, making it easier to cut.
⏱️ 10 min
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Deep-Dish Sausage and Pepper Pizza
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, (105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Pizza Sauce
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Toppings
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pizza dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 5
While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld. Set aside.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Prepare the toppings: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
In the same skillet, add the sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 9
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pizza pan or a 9-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large circle, about 12-14 inches in diameter, ensuring it's large enough to cover the bottom and sides of your deep-dish pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared deep-dish pan, pressing it firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Layer the pizza: Start with an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the bottom of the dough. Top with the cooked Italian sausage, then the sautéed peppers and onions.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Pour the pizza sauce evenly over the toppings. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 14
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. If the crust browns too quickly, you can loosely tent the pizza with foil.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 15
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the cheese and sauce to set, making it easier to cut.
⏱️ 10 min