Authentic Pizza Diavola Recipe (Spicy Italian Pizza)

 

Pizza Diavola is a spicy Italian pizza topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and spicy salami (like pepperoni). If you love a little heat, this pizza is perfect for 

Ingredients (For 1 Large Pizza)

For the Dough:

• 250g (2 cups) "00" flour or all-purpose flour
• 150ml (⅔ cup) warm water
• 3g (½ tsp) dry yeast
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 5g (1 tsp) salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• 200g (1 cup) canned San Marzano tomatoes (or high-quality tomato sauce)
• 125g (½ cup) fresh mozzarella cheese
• 50g (¼ cup) spicy salami (or pepperoni)
• 1 small red chili (sliced, optional for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1️⃣ Mix yeast and sugar into warm water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add the yeast mixture to the flour, then add salt and olive oil.
3️⃣ Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Assemble the Pizza

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F).
2️⃣ Roll out the dough into a thin circle.
3️⃣ Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
4️⃣ Add the mozzarella and spicy salami slices.
5️⃣ Sprinkle with dried oregano and red pepper flakes for extra heat.
6️⃣ Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 3: Bake the Pizza

1️⃣ Bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

2️⃣ Remove from the oven and add fresh chili slices if desired.you!