In a large bowl, combine Warm Water, Sugar, and Active Dry Yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add Flour and Salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the Pizza Filling. In a medium bowl, combine Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce, and Italian Seasoning. Mix well.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce. In a saucepan, combine Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Dried Oregano, Salt, and Black Pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a 3-inch circle. Place about 1 tablespoon of Pizza Filling in the center of each circle.
Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal, forming a ball. Place the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together Egg and Water for the Pretzel Wash. Brush the tops of the pretzel balls with the wash and sprinkle with Coarse Salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
24
1 1/2 cups360 mLWarm Water
1 tbsp15 mLSugar
2 tsp10 mLActive Dry Yeast
4 cups480 gAll-Purpose Flour
2 tsp10 mLSalt
2 tbsp30 mLMelted Butter
1/2 cup120 gItalian Sausage-cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup120 gPepperoni-diced
1/2 cup120 gMozzarella Cheese-shredded
1/4 cup60 mLPizza Sauce
1/4 tsp1.25 mLItalian Seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can425 gCrushed Tomatoes
1 tsp5 mLGarlic-minced
1/2 tsp2.5 mLDried Oregano
1/4 tsp1.25 mLSalt
1/4 tsp1.25 mLBlack Pepper
1240 mLEgg
1 tbsp15 mLWater
Coarse SaltTo taste
Equipment
Large Bowl
Medium Bowl
Saucepan
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Whisk
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine Warm Water, Sugar, and Active Dry Yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add Flour and Salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the Pizza Filling. In a medium bowl, combine Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce, and Italian Seasoning. Mix well.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce. In a saucepan, combine Crushed Tomatoes, Garlic, Dried Oregano, Salt, and Black Pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 24 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a 3-inch circle. Place about 1 tablespoon of Pizza Filling in the center of each circle.
Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal, forming a ball. Place the balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together Egg and Water for the Pretzel Wash. Brush the tops of the pretzel balls with the wash and sprinkle with Coarse Salt.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm with Marinara Sauce for dipping.
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