Sausage Pizza with Homemade Meat Sauce

Method

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth.
3. Cover and let rise in a warm place 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Press dough into a 12" pizza pan. Spread meat sauce, mozzarella, and oregano.
5. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
6. Top pizza with sausage and pepper, then bake at 475°F (245°C) 12-15 minutes until crust is golden.
7. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
8. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.