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Fresh homemade pepperoni pizza slices on a marble surface with basil leaves and a bottle of olive oil.

Focaccia Pizza

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Sliced pepperoni, fresh basil leaves optional toppings

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, and kosher salt.
  • Add lukewarm water and 1/4 cup of the olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
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  • Cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Spread the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Transfer the risen dough to the pan, spreading it out to cover the bottom. Use your fingers to create dimples across the dough.
  • Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add any optional toppings, like pepperoni or fresh basil.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven, let cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 790mgFiber: 2g
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