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.

Brick Oven Italian Thin Crust Pizza
authentic
crowd-pleaser
weeknight
family-friendly
savory

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:

  1. In a bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then add yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix flour and salt in a separate bowl. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
  4. Preheat your brick oven to 500°F (260°C).
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to form a thin crust.
  6. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
  7. Carefully transfer the pizza to the brick oven using a pizza peel.
  8. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the crust is crispy and cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
    Brick Oven Italian Thin Crust Pizza Recipe @ TotallyChefs