Cheesy Capsicum Pizza Slice (Printable Version)
Golden slice with gooey mozzarella, fresh capsicum, and savory tomato sauce, baked to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
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310 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons instant yeast
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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180 milliliters warm water
→ Sauce
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240 milliliters canned tomato puree
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
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200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
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60 grams bell peppers (capsicum), thinly sliced
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60 grams onions, thinly sliced
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Fresh basil leaves or dried Italian herbs, for sprinkling
# Steps To Follow:
01 -
Combine warm water, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, or until frothy.
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Add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead thoroughly until smooth and elastic. Cover and set aside in a warm place to rise for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled in volume.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Gently sauté the minced garlic until aromatic. Stir in tomato puree, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
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Set oven to 245°C (475°F) and prepare a pizza stone or baking tray.
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Roll dough into a thin circle and lay it on the prepared tray. Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the surface. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella liberally, then arrange bell peppers and onions on top. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves or dried Italian herbs.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and fully melted.
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Remove from oven, slice immediately, and serve hot to enjoy the optimal cheese stretch and vibrant toppings.
# Notes and Tips:
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For best results, serve immediately while the crust is crisp and cheese has maximum stretch.