Valentine’s Day cooking classes at Pizzeria Due

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted, for the dough)
• 1 cup Warm Water (about 110°F to activate yeast)
• 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast (instant dry yeast)
• 1 tsp Sugar (feeds the yeast)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for the dough)
• 2 tbsp Canola Oil (part of the crust‑brushing blend)
• 2 tbsp Corn Oil (gives the crust its golden color and slight corn flavor)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 20 slices Pepperoni (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup Fresh Spinach (washed and roughly chopped)
• 0.5 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1 cup Mushrooms (sliced button mushrooms)
• 1 cup Pizza Sauce (store‑bought or homemade marinara)
• 0.25 cup Pineapple Chunks (optional, for a sweet topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 500°F (260°C) and let it preheat fully.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 500°F

2. Mix Oil Blend for Crust

   Combine the canola oil and corn oil in a small bowl. Set aside for brushing the dough edges.

   Time: PT5M

3. Shape the Dough

   Press the prepared pizza dough into the heart‑shaped pan, pushing the edges up about ½ inch to form a deep‑dish wall.

   Time: PT5M

4. Brush Crust with Oil

   Using the silicone brush, lightly coat the raised edges of the dough with the oil blend.

   Time: PT3M

5. Layer Cheese

   Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the dough, then add the grated Parmesan on top.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Toppings

   Scatter the spinach, sliced red onion, diced green pepper, sliced mushrooms, and pepperoni (or pineapple) over the cheese layer.

   Time: PT5M

7. Top with Sauce

   Spoon the pizza sauce over the toppings, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the crust.

   Time: PT3M

8. Bake the Pizza

   Place the pan on the middle rack and bake for 45 minutes, rotating halfway through for even browning.

   Time: PT45M

   Temperature: 500°F

9. Rest and Serve

   Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

30g

Fiber

4g