Capicola sausage pizza

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Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for Capicola Sausage Pizza that you can easily make at home. This recipe serves 4 and combines the rich flavors of capicola (a type of Italian cured meat) with savory sausage and classic pizza ingredients.

Capicola Sausage Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F)
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces capicola, thinly sliced
  • ½ pound Italian sausage (bulk, not in casings)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
    3. Mix until a dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
    4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Toppings:
    1. While the dough is rising, cook the Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
    2. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.
    3. Slice the capicola into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the other toppings by slicing the red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
  3. Assemble the Pizza:
    1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas. On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a 12-inch circle or your desired shape.
    2. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    3. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
    4. Sprinkle the mozzarella and provolone cheese evenly over the sauce.
    5. Distribute the cooked sausage, capicola, red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms evenly over the cheese.
    6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top, followed by the dried oregano and basil.
  4. Bake the Pizza:
    1. Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
    2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    3. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  5. Serve:
    1. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
    2. Slice and serve the pizza hot.

Enjoy your homemade Capicola Sausage Pizza! The combination of spicy capicola and savory sausage with the gooey cheese and fresh veggies makes for a truly satisfying meal.

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