Homemade pizza "like in a restaurant"
6 servings
120 minutes
Homemade pizza 'like in a restaurant' is the embodiment of Italian culinary magic in your kitchen. Its base is a thin, airy dough with a slight hint of semolina that creates an exquisite texture. The sauce made from tomatoes with garlic and basil fills each bite with flavor. Two types of cheese – delicate mozzarella and aromatic gouda – give the pizza a creamy stretchiness, while smoked sausage and bacon add richness. Sweet peppers and olives bring fresh, vibrant notes. Baked at high temperatures, this pizza acquires a crispy crust and a melting filling inside. Its taste rivals restaurant masterpieces, and the ability to make it at home makes it special. Perfect for both cozy evenings and festive gatherings.
1
Mix flour, semolina, salt, sugar, olive oil, and dry yeast in a bowl. Gradually add water and mix all ingredients until smooth. Place the dough on the table and knead for 15-20 minutes. Put the dough back in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and leave in a warm place for 2 hours.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Semolina: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Olive oil: 5 ml
- Dry yeast: 1 g
- Water: 350 ml
2
While the dough rises, prepare all the ingredients. Place the canned tomatoes in a pot, heat them, add garlic, salt, sugar, and basil, and blend. The consistency is also up to your preference.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Garlic: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Dried basil: to taste
3
Grate two types of cheese on a coarse grater. Slice the sausage and bacon into thin slices. Cut the olives into rings and the pepper into thin strips.
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 200 g
- Gouda cheese: 150 g
- Raw-smoked (dry) sausage: 120 g
- Bacon: 100 g
- Green olives: 30 g
- Bell pepper: 70 g
4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2 mm, add the sauce, and spread it over the entire surface without touching the edges. Place cheese, sausage, bacon, and sweet pepper. Add olives and sprinkle with more cheese on top.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 200 g
- Raw-smoked (dry) sausage: 120 g
- Bacon: 100 g
- Bell pepper: 70 g
- Green olives: 30 g
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 200 g
5
Pizza should be baked at maximum temperature. A household oven heats up to about 230 degrees. Brush the edges of the pizza with olive oil and place it in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Olive oil: 5 ml