Cassies Italian Pizza Recipes

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE - RECIPES FROM ITALY

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix 1/2 the flour and the baking powder. Then add the water a little at a time. Mix thoroughly with a spoon to combine all the ingredients.
• Now add the oil and mix well. Then add the remaining flour. Add it a little at a time and stir for 4-5 minutes, while continuing to use the spoon. Finally add the salt and mix.
• When the dough no longer sticks to the bowl, place it on your work surface dusted with flour. Knead 1 to 2 minutes with your hands. Then make a smooth, floured ball.
• Place the pizza dough back into the bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap. Then place a kitchen towel over it. Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Turn the dough out onto the floured table. Use flour if the dough sticks to your hands. Now press the dough a little with the palms of your hands to stretch it slightly. Bring the left flap almost to the right flap and vice versa. The same for the other two flaps. So, the upper flap almost to the lower flap and vice versa. This strengthens the gluten mesh without overstressing the dough. Finally shape into a ball.
• Grease the baking pan. Place the dough in the center of the baking pan. Now brush the surface of the dough with a tiny bit of oil and cover with plastic wrap. Put the baking pan in the oven with the light bulb on for 2 to 3 hours. It has to double its volume.
• With your hands and fingertips, start pressing from the center of the dough, trying to bring the dough up to the corners of the baking pan.
• Season with tomato passata, salt, oregano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
• Bake at 250°C (482°F) for 8 minutes then add mozzarella. Finish baking for another 7/8 minutes

PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

CASSIE'S ITALIAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add oil and warm water. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining flour until dough is soft and leaves sides of bowl. Place the dough on lightly floured surface. Kneed 5 to 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let set for 30 minutes.
• Thick crust:
• 9 inch round pans- sprinkle with oil and corn meal: preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place pizza sauce on first then the cheese. Also place the green onions and the red bell pepper sesoning on top. Then bake for 20-22 minutes.