Pizza Dominicana – Dominican Cheese and Longaniza Sausage Pizza
Pizza Dominicana uniquely combines the rich flavors of Dominican cuisine with the Italian pizza tradition. The spicy character of Longaniza sausage, the creaminess of Queso de Hoja or Queso Blanco Dominican cheese, and the freshness of green bell pepper and red onion create a perfect balance. In the Dominican Republic, cheeses and spicy meats play a prominent role in everyday meals, making this pizza a true local specialty. If you like spicy, flavorful pizzas, then you should definitely try this recipe!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a bowl, combine the lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
3
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4
Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a circle. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
6
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base, then sprinkle with minced garlic, oregano, and black pepper.
7
Sprinkle with grated Dominican cheese, then arrange the sliced Longaniza sausage, green bell pepper strips, and red onion on top.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
