Homemade Pizza with Sausage and PeppersIngredients:
For the dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup warm water (105-115°F) 2 tablespoons olive oilFor the toppings:
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
1.
Make the dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm water and olive oil and stir until a dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2.
Cook the sausage and peppers:
While the dough is rising, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Add the peppers and onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3.
Assemble the pizza:
Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal parts.
Roll out each part into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
Place the dough circles on two baking sheets.
4.
Spread the sauce and toppings:
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough circles.
Sprinkle with the oregano and basil.
Divide the cooked sausage, peppers, and onion between the pizzas.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
5.
Bake the pizzas:
Bake the pizzas for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.
Let cool and slice:
Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pizza with sausage and peppers!

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