Wood Oven Pizza Recipes

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups (500 g) - Sifted for even mixing
• Warm water - 1 ½ cups (360 ml) - Around 110°F to activate yeast
• Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons - One packet, dissolved in water
• Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons - Enhances flavor
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - Adds elasticity and richness
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon - Feeds yeast for better rise
• Crushed San Marzano tomatoes - 1 cup (fresh or canned)
• Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic cloves - 2, minced
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 6 to 8, chopped finely
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - a pinch (optional for heat)
• Fresh mozzarella - 8 ounces, sliced or torn
• Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup grated
• Italian sausage - 6 ounces, cooked and crumbled
• Bell peppers - 1 medium, sliced thin
• Red onion - ½ small, thinly sliced
• Black olives - ¼ cup, pitted and sliced
• Fresh spinach leaves - 1 cup, washed and dried
• Mushrooms - ½ cup, sliced
• Extra virgin olive oil - for drizzling before serving