Stuffed Crust Pizza (Printable)

Golden crust filled with melted mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce and fresh savory toppings.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet instant dry yeast (7 g)
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 7/8 cup warm water (approx. 220 ml)

→ Cheese Filling

07 - 7 oz mozzarella cheese sticks or block, cut into thin strips

→ Sauce & Toppings

08 - 3/4 cup pizza sauce (180 ml)
09 - 7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1.75 oz pepperoni slices (optional)
11 - 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1.75 oz sliced mushrooms
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 teaspoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

# Directions:

01 - Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add olive oil and warm water, then mix until a soft dough forms.
02 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm environment for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
05 - Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 13-inch (33 cm) circle. Transfer onto a baking tray or pizza stone.
06 - Arrange mozzarella strips evenly around the dough’s edge. Fold the dough over the cheese strips and pinch tightly to seal the stuffed crust.
07 - Spread pizza sauce over the center of the dough. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni (if using), bell pepper, mushrooms, and sprinkle with oregano.
08 - Brush the stuffed crust with olive oil to aid browning and flavor.
09 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
10 - Allow to cool slightly. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That moment when you bite into the crust and pull out a stretch of melted mozzarella never gets old
  • Making it at home costs a fraction of delivery and tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Seal that crust edge tightly or cheese will melt out into a messy puddle in your oven
  • Let the pizza rest for 3 to 4 minutes after baking, otherwise the cheese slides right off when you slice it
03 -
  • If your dough keeps springing back when you roll it, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again
  • A pizza peel dusted with cornmeal makes transferring to the oven much easier
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