Homemade Sausage Mushroom Pizza
This Homemade Sausage Mushroom Pizza is a savory delight! Perfectly chewy crust topped with seasoned sausage, sautéed mushrooms, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or dough scraper
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet or pizza stone
- Parchment Paper
- Skillet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour plus more for kneading and rolling
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 envelope instant yeast I use Red Star Platinum Yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for the bowl and drizzle
- Italian sausage crumbled, your choice
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of bread flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 envelope of instant yeast, and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Add 1 ½ cups of warm water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Cook the Sausage and Mushrooms
- While the dough is rising, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add your choice of crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Remove the sausage and add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, sautéing until tender.
Bake the Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into two equal portions for two pizzas, or keep it whole for a larger pizza. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or onto a preheated pizza stone. Spread marinara sauce over the surface, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked sausage, and mushrooms evenly on top.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle fresh basil on top if desired. Slice and serve hot!
Notes
- Use bread flour for a chewier crust compared to all-purpose flour.
- Preheat your baking surface to achieve a crispy crust.
- Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze unbaked dough for up to 3 months for easy future meals.
- Try swapping sausage with pepperoni or adding veggies for different flavors.