Sausage Pizza Party Style (Printable Version)

Crowd-pleasing 16-slice pizza topped with savory Italian sausage and melted mozzarella - ready in just 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Dough

01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 ¼ cups warm water
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ For the Toppings

07 - 1 cup pizza sauce
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 200g Italian sausage (mild or spicy), cooked and crumbled
10 - ½ tsp dried oregano
11 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
12 - Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

# Steps To Follow:

01 - In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Mix in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
02 - Preheat to 220°C (425°F). If using a pizza stone, preheat it too.
03 - Roll out dough into a large 14-16 inch round pizza. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella over the sauce. Evenly scatter crumbled sausage across the surface. Add oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
06 - Let cool for 2–3 minutes. Cut into 16 even slices using a pizza wheel or sharp knife.
07 - Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving if desired.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Arrange the 16 slices like a starburst on a wooden board or round plate for visual appeal.
02 - Store-bought pizza dough can be substituted for homemade to save time.