Brick Oven Italian Thin Crust Pizza
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Cuisine: Italian
Categories: Comfort Food
Indulge in the authentic flavors of Italy with this homemade brick oven baked pizza. Crispy thin crust, gooey melted cheese, and savory pepperoni come together to create a mouthwatering masterpiece that will transport you to a quaint Italian pizzeria.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions:
- In a bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then add yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix flour and salt in a separate bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Preheat your brick oven to 500°F (260°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a thin crust.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the brick oven using a pizza peel.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the crust is crispy and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.