Gourmet Artisan Pizza

Gourmet Artisan Pizza

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for a gourmet artisan pizza. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

PizzaSummerVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 2.00 teaspoonsActive Dry Yeast(Ensure yeast is fresh.)
  • 1.00 cupWarm Water(105-115°F (40-46°C))
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(High quality extra virgin olive oil recommended.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Kosher salt preferred.)
  • 3.00 cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Use bread flour for a chewier crust.)
  • 1.00 cupTomato Sauce(Homemade or high-quality store-bought.)
  • 1.00 cupMozzarella Cheese(Shredded mozzarella.)
  • 8.00 ouncesSliced Mushrooms(Button or cremini mushrooms.)
  • 1.00 mediumSliced Bell Peppers(Red or yellow.)
  • 1.00 cupSliced Black Olives(Use pitted olives.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsFresh Basil(Chopped fresh basil.)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Add olive oil, salt, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

5

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Arrange sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and black olives on top of the cheese.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and fresh basil over the vegetables.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

11

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Estimated time: 25 minutes