A golden pizza with mozzarella stuffed crust, tomato sauce, and a blend of savory toppings baked crisp.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (7 g) instant dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 7/8 cup warm water (about 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon)
→ Cheese Filling
07 - 7 oz mozzarella cheese sticks or block, cut into thin strips
→ Sauce & Toppings
08 - 3/4 cup pizza sauce
09 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1.75 oz pepperoni slices (optional)
11 - 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1.75 oz sliced mushrooms
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 teaspoon olive oil (for brushing crust)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add olive oil and warm water. Mix until a soft dough forms.
02 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
05 - On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a baking tray or pizza stone.
06 - Arrange mozzarella strips around the edge of the dough. Fold the dough over the cheese and tightly pinch to seal, creating a stuffed crust.
07 - Spread pizza sauce over the center. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, bell pepper, mushrooms, and sprinkle oregano evenly.
08 - Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil for a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
10 - Allow to cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.
