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crispy sausage pizza

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🍕 Indulge in a crispy, thin-crust pizza experience with savory sausage and melted cheeses for gourmet dining at home.
🍕 Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, offering a deliciously satisfying slice with every bite.

  • Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pizzas

Ingredients

– 473 grams bread flour

– 0.3 grams instant yeast

– 236 grams water

– 12 grams salt

– 47 grams olive oil

– semolina flour or cornmeal

– 1⅓ cups pizza sauce

– ½ pound (about 225 grams) bulk Italian sausage

– ½ pound (about 225 grams) mozzarella cheese, grated

– 1 cup (about 113 grams) fontina cheese, grated

– ½ cup (about 45 grams) grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

First Step: Prepare the DoughCombine bread flour and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Slowly add water and salt while mixing continuously to form a soft dough. Add olive oil and knead to develop elasticity. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then knead for 5 more minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight or let it ferment for 6-8 hours at room temperature.

Second Step: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking SurfacePlace a pizza stone or steel in the oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 20 minutes. This ensures a super hot surface to achieve a cracker-like crisp crust.

Third Step: Shape the DoughDivide the dough into two equal balls. On a semolina-dusted surface, roll or stretch each ball into a thin round, about 14 inches in diameter. Keep the edges slightly thicker to form a light crust edge.

Fourth Step: Apply Sauce and CheeseSpread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle an even layer of grated mozzarella, followed by fontina cheese, distributing the cheese for balanced melting.

Fifth Step: Add the SausageCrush and crumble the raw Italian sausage evenly over the cheese. Do not pre-cook; it will cook thoroughly on the pizza during baking. Finish by sprinkling grated parmesan cheese on top.

Sixth Step: Bake the PizzaUse a pizza peel dusted with semolina or cornmeal to transfer the pizza onto the preheated baking stone or steel. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden and crispy, cheese is melted and bubbly, and sausage is fully cooked.

Final Step: Cool, Slice, and ServeRemove the pizza from the oven and let it rest briefly to avoid burning. Slice into desired portions and serve hot. Customize toppings or cheese blends as preferred for dietary adaptations.

Last Step:

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Notes

✨ Use semolina flour for added crunch and to prevent dough from sticking.
🔥 Bake on a hot stone for a crisp texture that rivals restaurant quality.
🌿 Experiment with your favorite toppings or cheeses for endless variations.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Dough Resting Time: 1 day
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice