Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the oven and dough

   • Place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack of your oven.
   • Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 30 minutes.
   • While the oven heats, let your pizza dough sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. This makes it easier to stretch.
2. 2

   Cook the sausage and mushrooms

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
   • Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
   • In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture, about 6-8 minutes.
   • Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
3. 3

   Shape the dough