For crust, whisk together warm water and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk in yeast until dissolved. Let stand until bubbles form on surface.
Recipe
Author
Chef Paul Wahlberg
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Description
A Special "CBS Original Blue Bloods" and Wahlburgers Family Dinner Recipe Series
Enjoy a piping hot pizza right from the oven. This homemade version features a crispy-bottomed, chewy crust that serves as the foundation for all your favorite toppings.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 c. warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees) | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| 1 (1/4-oz.) pkg. active dry yeast (2¼ tsp.) | ||
| 2 ¾ to 3 ¼ cups Hy-Vee all-purpose flour, divided | ||
| 1 tsp. kosher salt | ||
| 3 tbsp. Gustare Vita olive oil, plus additional for greasing bowl and pans | ||
| 1 (15-oz.) can Hy-Vee tomato sauce | ||
| 1 tbsp. Hy-Vee dried oregano | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee dried basil | ||
| 2 c. desired pizza toppings, such as Hy-Vee original sliced pepperoni, crumbled cooked sausage, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped green pepper and/or Hy-Vee sliced ripe olives | ||
| 1 (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee finely shredded pizza cheese (2 cups), divided | ||
| ½ (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee finely shredded mozzarella & provolone cheese (1 cup), divided | ||
| Fresh basil, for garnish | ||
| Hy-Vee crushed red pepper, for serving |
Things To Grab
- 2 small bowls
- Whisk
- 2 medium bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Spoon
- 2 baking sheets or 12-inch pizza pans
Directions
Stir together 1½ cups flour and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in center; add yeast mixture and 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn out dough onto a floured surface. Knead dough for 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour as needed.
Lightly grease a medium bowl with additional olive oil. Place dough in bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled in size. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 48 hours. If refrigerated, allow dough to stand at room temperate for 30 minutes before using.
For pizza, place oven racks in the upper and lower third of the oven; preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease 2 large baking sheets or 2 (12-in.-round) pizza pans with additional olive oil. Divide dough in half. Place each on a baking sheet or pizza pan; stretch and pat into a 10- to 12-in. round. Partially bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until crusts just begin to brown, switching baking sheets on oven racks halfway through.
Meanwhile, stir together tomato sauce, oregano and basil in a small bowl.
Remove crusts from oven; spread with sauce. Add toppings. Sprinkle each pizza with 1 cup pizza cheese and ½ cup mozzarella & provolone cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted and crusts are golden brown, switching baking sheets on oven racks halfway through. Garnish with basil, if desired. Serve with crushed red pepper.
Recipe Source:
CBS Original, Wahlburgers x Blue Bloods