Description
Homemade Chorizo Pizza: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 4
Ingredients
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- For the Pizza Dough:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled chorizo (cooked)
- ½ cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Creating your Homemade Chorizo Pizza is a straightforward process. Just follow these steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the dough is rising, cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Assemble the Pizza: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, followed by the cooked chorizo, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano over the top for extra flavor.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the pizza into wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg