Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 tbsp

Wheat bran

for rolling

1 unit

Whole tomatoes

canned

0.5 unit

Tomato paste

canned

1 tsp

Olive oil

0.25 unit

Red onion

chopped

3 cloves

Garlic

chopped

2 tsp

Fresh basil

chopped

1 tsp

Dried basil

crushed

1 tsp

Fresh cilantro

chopped

2 tsp

Fresh oregano

chopped

1 tsp

Dried oregano

crushed

3 dash

Cayenne pepper

3 cup

Baby spinach

uncooked

2 cup

Mozarella cheese

grated

0.5 unit

Red bell pepper

cut into strips

4 unit

Chicken sausage

sliced thin

1 unit

Jalapeno pepper

sliced

0.25 unit

Red onion

sliced

0.5 tsp

Red pepper flakes

for garnish

1 tbsp

Parmesan cheese

freshly grated

Step 1
~2 min

Divide dough in half and let one half sit out for 30 minutes to reach room temperature.

Step 2
~2 min

Preheat oven with pizza stone to 425F.

Step 3
~2 min

Remove tomatoes from can, setting liquid aside.

Step 4
~2 min

Process tomatoes and tomato paste in a food processor to make a chunky tomato sauce.

Step 5
~2 min

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.

Step 6
~2 min

Add fresh basil, cilantro, oregano and cayenne to the sauteed onion and garlic.

Step 7
~2 min

Put tomato sauce in a saucepan and add onion mixture.

Step 8
~2 min

Simmer while preparing dough.

Step 9
~2 min

Remove sauce from pan to a pyrex dish and let cool while crust is pre-cooking.

Step 10
~2 min

Prepare countertop for rolling out dough by sprinkling wheat bran on it.

Step 11
~2 min

Roll dough into a ball and then roll the ball in the wheat bran.

Step 12
~2 min

Use rolling pin to flatten ball into a round shape, then roll dough out to a very thin crust.

Step 13
~2 min

Sprinkle more wheat bran on dough if it is sticky.

Step 14
~2 min

Pick up and stretch dough occasionally, to get the crust to desired size and make crust very thin.

Step 15
~2 min

Remove hot pizza stone from oven and carefully lift dough and place on hot stone.

Step 16
~2 min

Cut around edges to remove excess dough.

Step 17
~2 min

Pre-cook crust until slightly browned, around 6-8 minutes.

Step 18
~2 min

Gently press down onto stone before adding sauce if dough puffs up.

Step 19
~2 min

Remove crust from oven, spread tomato sauce on top to 1/2 inch from edge of crust.

Step 20
~2 min

Put one layer of spinach leaves over sauce.

Step 21
~2 min

Cover with shredded cheese.

Step 22
~2 min

Place remaining toppings on top of the cheese: red peppers, chicken sausage, jalapeno, and red onion slices.

Step 23
~2 min

Put pizza back in oven, and cook till cheese is melted and browning, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 24
~2 min

Use pizza cutter to serve.

Step 25
~2 min

Garnish pizza slices with hot red peppers and parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier crust, preheat the pizza stone for at least 30 minutes.

Experiment with different toppings to customize your pizza.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with a light vinaigrette dressing.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular American adaptation of Italian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game day
Pizza night

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Casual gathering
Game night

Popularity Score

75/100

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