Italian Stallion Pizza Recipe - For Pizza Lovers Who Crave Bold Tastes

Instructions

Now that you have all the ingredients ready, it’s time to dive into the process. Follow each step carefully, and you’ll have a delicious, bold pizza with a Neapolitan twist.

Prepare the Dough

The dough is the foundation of any great pizza, and Neapolitan dough is known for its light, airy texture and crispy crust. Here's how you can make the perfect dough for the Italian Stallion Pizza.

1. Activate the Yeast: Mix water, sugar, and instant yeast in a small bowl. Set it aside for 5 minutes to froth. This check guarantees that your yeast really is active-he will assist in the rising of the dough.
2. Mix the Dough: In a big bowl, add the flour and the salt. Selling the flour with a well, pour into it the yeast solution and olive oil; use a spoon or your fingers to start mixing the flour into the liquid until the dough begins to form.
3. Knead the Dough: Turn out the dough, dusting the work surface with a little flour, and knead it for about 8 to 10 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic- never sticky. If it is sticky, add a little more flour; if it is dry, add a few drops of water.
4. Let the Dough Rise: Put the dough on a flat surface once you have kneaded it, and shape it into a ball. Place it in a bowl lightly greased with oil. Then cover with a clean towel, and set it in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Prepare the Sauce

While your dough is rising, you can prepare the pizza sauce. A good pizza sauce can elevate any pie, and this one is rich, tangy, and perfectly balances the bold toppings.

1. Garlic is Cooked: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant-i.e., just so it gets slightly aromatic; do not get it burned.
2. Tomatoes are Added: Add the San Marzano tomatoes, crushing them gently with a spoon as they cook. Allow the sauce to simmer for roughly 20 minutes, until it thickens and flavors marry.
3. Give Flavoring to the Sauce: Add dried oregano, salt, and pepper, according to taste. If needed, adjust seasoning accordingly; then withdraw from heat.

Prepare the Toppings

All toppings flambé a burst of flavors into this pizza. In a medium skillet, sauté Italian sausage with the seasonings for 5-7 minutes or until browned and set aside. Slice the pepperoni, red onion, and black olives while the sausage cooks. Tear into chunks the fresh mozzarella, and chop the basil to garnish.

Assemble and Bake the Pizza

The wonderful pizza creation has now come to realization! The oven should be preheated to 250°C (475°F) so the stored in heat, eventually giving a crunchy crust. Give the dough a punch down and split into halves; roll each half to a 10-12 inch diameter round. Spread on sauce liberally, keeping a little free space for the crust. Top with mozzarella, cooked sausage, pepperoni, red onion, and black olives. Or maybe chili flakes for some extra heat?

A fine way to cook the pizza would be to pop it into the oven on a warmed-up pizza stone or an inverted baking tray for about 7 to 10 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese melts to a charred edge. Upon coming out of the oven, a couple of drizzles of good extra virgin olive oil would add extra richness.