Print

Spicy Chicago Thin Crust Pizza: Best Sausage & Pepperoncini Wonder

Spicy Chicago Thin Crust Sausage and Pepperoncini Pizza

Indulge in a deliciously spicy and savory pizza featuring a crispy thin crust, topped with generous amounts of sausage and pepperoncini.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt together.
  4. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour; knead until a dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  6. Spread the pizza sauce over the crust, then layer with sausage, pepperoncini, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes on top.
  • Experiment with different types of sausage for varied flavors.

Nutrition

Keywords: Spicy Chicago Thin Crust Sausage and Pepperoncini Pizza