Courant Pizza Maker Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
• 1 ½ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for coating
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional for sweetness)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, chopped)
• Mozzarella 2 cups shredded (Use fresh for best melt and taste)
• Parmesan ¼ cup grated (Adds sharpness)
• Ricotta ½ cup (Optional creamy dollops)
• Pepperoni 20-25 slices (Thinly sliced)
• Bell peppers 1 cup sliced (Red, green, or yellow)
• Mushrooms 1 cup sliced (Fresh and cleaned)
• Red onion ½ cup thin slices (Soak in cold water to mellow)
• Black olives ½ cup sliced (Pitted)
• Fresh basil leaves A handful (Added after baking for freshness)