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Crispy Pizza

⏱️ Prep: 30 min

🔥 Cook: 15 min

🕒 Total: 45 min

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 2-3 pizzas

Learn to make a perfect crispy pizza with a thin, golden crust, flavorful homemade pizza sauce, and a generous mix of Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Finish with fresh basil and black pepper for that authentic pizzeria experience at home!

💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ✅ Crispy thin crust with perfect golden edges
• ✅ Balanced cheese combination for flavor and meltiness
• ✅ Homemade pizza sauce with fresh herbs
• ✅ Tips to achieve pizzeria-quality pizza at home

💡 Cooking Tips

• Preheat oven at the highest temperature possible for best crust crispiness.
• Use cornmeal on the work surface to prevent sticking and add crunch.
• Strategically place buffalo mozzarella to prevent wet spots.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
• Pair with a light Italian red wine or sparkling water.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
• Reheat in a hot oven or on a pizza stone to restore crispiness.

🔄 Variations

• Add toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives.
• Try a gluten-free or whole wheat dough variant.
• Use vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.

❓ FAQs

• Can I make dough ahead of time? Yes, dough can be prepared and refrigerated overnight.
• What if my oven doesn't reach 500°F? Bake at the highest possible temperature and adjust cooking time accordingly.
• Can I use pre-made pizza sauce? Yes, but homemade sauce provides the best flavor.

📝 Ingredients

Pizza Dough

• 1 cup water
• 2.5 tsp yeast (instant)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Pizza Sauce

• 1 cup passata
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried basil

Cheese & Toppings

• Pecorino Romano
• Mozzarella (low moisture)
• Fresh/buffalo mozzarella
• Fresh basil
• Black pepper
• Cornmeal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until frothy.
2. Add milk, salt, olive oil, and flour. Mix using stand mixer or knead by hand until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover dough and rest 10–20 min. Divide into 2–3 portions depending on pizza size.
4. Lightly oil a bowl, coat dough balls, cover, and let rest 2–3 hrs until doubled.
5. Make pizza sauce by combining passata, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
6. Grate mozzarella and slice buffalo mozzarella thinly.
7. Preheat oven to 490–500°F for at least 30–60 min with wire tray inside.
8. Dust dough with flour, shape on cornmeal-dusted surface, form crust.
9. Place dough on mesh tray, add sauce, Pecorino, low moisture mozzarella, and buffalo mozzarella slices.
10. Bake 8–14 min until golden and crispy. Bottom racks first 8–10 min, broil top 2–3 min.
11. Top with fresh basil, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano immediately after baking.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~420 | Protein: 18g | Carbs: 50g | Fat: 18g