Ingredients
Creating this pizza might seem daunting, but with a few simple ingredients, you’ll be ready to impress. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 mozzarella cheese sticks (string cheese works great)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Substitutions can be a lifesaver in the kitchen. If you’re out of mozzarella cheese sticks, you can use blocks of mozzarella cut into sticks. And for a bit of a flavor twist, try adding some fresh basil or switching up the cheeses.
Instructions
Let’s get to the fun part—making the pizza! Follow these steps, and remember, it’s okay to get a little messy:
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large circle, about 14 inches in diameter.
- Place the mozzarella sticks around the edge of the dough, then fold the dough over them, pressing to seal and create the stuffed crust.
- Spread pizza sauce over the center of the dough, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Add Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the top.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy that epic cheese pull!
From personal experience, don’t worry if your kitchen looks like a flour bomb exploded—it’s all part of the fun!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza with Ultimate Cheese Pull, recipe, cooking, food
