Yeast dough pizza
4 servings
60 minutes
Yeast dough pizza is a classic example of Italian culinary tradition, combining airy, soft dough with rich tomato sauce, stretchy cheese, and aromatic meat ingredients. Its history traces back to Naples, where bakers aimed to create a simple yet hearty dish for workers. The uniqueness of this pizza lies in the tender texture of the dough that rises thanks to yeast, gaining lightness and pleasant porosity. The filling combines spicy sausages, ham, and two types of cheese – mozzarella and parmesan – giving the dish a rich flavor and appetizing aroma. Pizza is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends, and its crispy edge and melting center leave an unforgettable impression. It is true gastronomic classic that brings joy from the very first bite!
1
Prepare the sauce: place tomato paste in a bowl, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and garlic, and mix everything well.
- Tomato paste: 50 g
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves
2
Make pizza: dissolve 1/2 packet of dry yeast in 1 cup of warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Dry yeast: 1 teaspoon
- Water: 1 glass
3
Pour 3 cups of flour into a bowl.
- Wheat flour: 3 glasss
4
In the yeast mixed with water, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar. Knead the dough (it should not be too stiff).
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
5
Leave for about 20 minutes in a warm place to rise a little.
6
Roll out the dough to the desired size, spread the sauce, add sausages, ham, and sprinkle everything with cheese (I do this in 2 layers for more filling).
- Tomato paste: 50 g
- Sausages: 4 pieces
- Ham: 150 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 150 g
7
Place in an oven preheated to 220 degrees, once the dough rises well, reduce to 180 degrees, the pizza bakes for about 25-30 minutes.