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Spicy Rustic Pizza

A bold homemade pizza with blistered crust, spicy sausage, roasted peppers, and rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 cups warm water
Toppings
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 0.75 cup spicy Italian sausage cooked
  • 0.5 cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm water until foamy.
  2. Mix flour, salt, oil and yeast mixture into dough.
  3. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  5. Stretch dough and add toppings.
  6. Bake 10–13 minutes until blistered.

Notes

Use chili oil or hot honey for extra heat.