Homemade Tomato
Ham Sausage Pizza
Achieve pizza freedom at home with this beginner-friendly recipe. Features a hand-kneaded crust, savory sautéed fresh tomatoes, and classic toppings loaded with melted cheese.
Making pizza from scratch doesnt have to be intimidating. This foolproof recipe uses a straightforward dough and a simple trick of sautéing fresh tomatoes to create a concentrated, moisture-free base. The result is a perfectly crispy crust that rivals your favorite pizzeria, customizable with vibrant vegetables and ham sausage.
Ingredients
- 500 g flour
- 250 g water
- 1 egg
- 5 g yeast
- 4 g salt
- 4 g sugar
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- 1 green pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 150 g ham sausage
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- 1Measure ingredients
Place a glass bowl on a digital scale and add 500g of flour, 5g of yeast, 4g of salt, and 4g of sugar. These precise measurements are the foundation for a successful pizza dough.
Tip: Ensure your scale is set to zero before adding each ingredient for maximum accuracy. - 2Knead the dough
Add 250g of water and one egg to the dry ingredients in the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly and knead by hand until the dough becomes smooth and uniform in texture.
Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, add a light dusting of flour, but be careful not to over-incorporate. - 3Prepare vegetables
On a clean cutting board, chop fresh tomatoes into small pieces. Continue by preparing other toppings like green peppers, onions, and ham sausage as desired.
Tip: Keep your knife sharp to ensure clean cuts, especially when slicing through tomato skins. - 4Sauté tomatoes
Add the chopped tomatoes to a hot wok and sauté until cooked through. This process reduces the moisture content of the tomatoes, which helps prevent the pizza crust from becoming soggy later.
Tip: After sautéing, drain any excess juice to keep your sauce concentrated. - 5Roll the dough
Once the dough has finished rising, press it down to remove excess air. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin circle on a silicone mat, ensuring it is slightly larger than the size of your baking plate.
Tip: Roll from the center outward to keep the thickness even across the entire dough circle. - 6Shape the crust
Place your plate onto the rolled dough to act as a guide. Fold and press the edges of the dough inward against the plate to create a distinct, uniform crust edge. Finally, use a fork to pierce the base of the dough to prevent air bubbles during baking.
Tip: The fork holes are essential; they allow steam to escape so the pizza base stays flat and crispy.
