Old Forge Style Pizza Recipe
The Old Forge Style Pizza Recipe is unique, thick and full of flavor. It is perfect for pizza lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- Optional toppings: pepperoni mushrooms, bell peppers, onions
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Activate yeast
- Mix yeast, warm water and sugar. Let it sit for five minutes until foamy.
Make the dough
- Add flour, salt and olive oil. Mix until soft dough forms.
Knead the dough
- Knead on floured surface for eight minutes. Dough should be smooth and elastic.
Let dough rise
- Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise one hour. Dough doubles in size.
Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 220°C. Prepare baking sheet or pizza pan.
Shape the dough
- Roll dough into rectangle or circle. Make thick crust edges.
Add sauce
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over dough. Sprinkle oregano and basil for flavor.
Add cheese
- Layer mozzarella and provolone evenly on top of sauce.
Add toppings
- Place pepperoni, mushrooms or other toppings as desired.
Bake the pizza
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
Rest before cutting
- Remove from oven. Let pizza rest five minutes to set cheese.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley. Cut into squares or slices. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-gluten flour for chewier crust.
- Brush crust with olive oil before baking for crispiness.
- Add garlic powder to sauce for flavor.
- Try different cheese blends for variety.
- Pre-cook vegetables to avoid watery pizza.
- Add fresh basil after baking for aroma.
- Make mini pizzas for family fun.