Spicy Sausage Pizza

Spicy Sausage Pizza is a delightful fusion of Lebanese flavors, featuring a spicy sausage topping on a crisp, homemade dough. This pizza is perfect for those who crave a bold and savory meal with a Middle Eastern twist.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Warm water - 120 ml
• Active dry yeast - 5 grams
• Olive oil - 15 ml
• Salt - 5 grams
• Spicy Lebanese sausage (Makanek) - 150 grams, sliced
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Red bell pepper - 50 grams, sliced
• Black olives - 30 grams, sliced
• Fresh parsley - 10 grams, chopped
• Sumac - 5 grams

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mix warm water and active dry yeast, letting it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Add olive oil, salt, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
3. Gradually add the remaining flour and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
6. Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a 25 cm circle and transfer it to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
7. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
9. Distribute the sliced spicy sausage, red bell pepper, and black olives over the cheese.
10. Sprinkle sumac and chopped parsley on top for added flavor.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the sausage and cheese.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives, which are beneficial for heart health.

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