Stuffed Crust Pizza
Indulge in the ultimate pizzeria experience at home with this irresistibly cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza recipe! Featuring a homemade pizza dough that's perfectly soft yet crisp, the star of this dish is its golden crust loaded with gooey mozzarella cheese sticks for an extra layer of decadence. Topped with rich pizza sauce, a generous layer of shredded mozzarella, savory pepperoni slices, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, this pizza offers a flawless balance of flavors in every bite. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, and olive oil, this recipe is approachable for any skill level and ready in under 1.5 hours. Perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings, this stuffed crust pizza is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it fresh out of the oven, and watch it disappear slice by slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 1 packet instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant dry yeast. Stir well and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
Add olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour while mixing until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
Lightly grease a bowl with olive oil, place the dough in the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle roughly 14 inches in diameter.
Place the rolled dough on a pizza pan or baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray.
Arrange the mozzarella cheese sticks around the edges of the dough, fold the excess dough over them, and press the edges to seal and create the stuffed crust.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the center of the dough using the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce and add pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over the pepperoni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.6 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.3 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 11365 mg | 494% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.7 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 186.8 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1856 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 2827 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
