Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza

Name: Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 2-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time:Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 40 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elizabeth Wolff, Carmel, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Mar. 11, 2022

For 30 years, friends have been telling me to open a pizzeria using this recipe. It even freezes well. —Elizabeth Wolff, Carmel, Indiana

Can you freeze Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza?

Freeze cooled baked pizza pieces in a resealable freezer container. To use, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until heated through.

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Pepperoni-Sausage Stuffed Pizza

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:45 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
filling:

2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. In a large bowl, combine oil, salt, sugar, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.

2
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 425°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. Punch down dough; divide into 3 portions. On a lightly floured surface, combine 2 portions of dough and roll into a 15x11-in. rectangle. Transfer to prepared pan, pressing onto bottom and up sides of pan. Top with 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with flour, seasonings, cooked sausage, mushrooms and pepperoni.
4
Roll out remaining dough into a 13x9-in. rectangle. Place dough over filling, crimping edges to seal; prick top with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake on a lower oven rack 10 minutes.
5
Reduce oven setting to 375°. Spread pizza sauce over cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.