Supreme Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pizza Dough

   • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and fine sea salt.
   • Add the warm water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix with a spoon or the dough hook attachment until a shaggy dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes (or in the mixer for 5-7 minutes) until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth.
   • Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
2. 2

   Cook Sausage and Prep Toppings

   • While the dough is rising, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
   • Thinly slice the green bell pepper, red onion, cremini mushrooms, and black olives.
3. 3

   Preheat Oven and Assemble

   • Place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack of your oven and preheat to 500°F (260°C) for at least 45-60 minutes.
   • Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down. On a lightly floured surface, stretch the dough by hand into a 12 to 14-inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.
   • Lightly dust a pizza peel with cornmeal and carefully place the stretched dough on top.
   • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
   • Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
   • Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, pepperoni slices, bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, and olives.
   • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
4. 4

   Bake the Pizza

   • Carefully slide the pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone or steel.
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned in spots.
   • Use the pizza peel to carefully remove the pizza from the oven.
5. 5

   Rest and Serve

   • Let the pizza rest on a cutting board for 3-5 minutes. This allows the cheese to set, making it easier to slice.
   • Slice into 8 pieces and serve immediately.