Spicy Vodka Pizza

The addicting vodka sauce is even more delicious on a pizza if you can believe it! I make this sauce at least twice a month, whether I want to add it to chicken parmesan, pasta, or make a delicious pizza with it. It’s always a crowd-pleaser, and if you have any vegetarian friends, this pizza is the perfect substitute.

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Yield: 2 pizzas

Author: Kirsten Deneka

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Spicy Vodka Pizza

Prep time: 1 HourCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

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Ingredients

Dough:

• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)

Vodka Sauce:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 white onion (diced)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cloves of grated garlic
• 1/4 cup vodka (or white rum)
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp butter

Other toppings:

• Fresh mozzarella
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella
• Fresh basil
• Fresh parmesan

Instructions

To prepare dough:

1. Mix warm water, yeast, sugar and olive oil in a measuring glass. Allow to sit for 5 minutes for the yeast to bloom.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
3. When the yeast is bloomed, add the yeast mixture to the flour and stir until it becomes a shaggy dough.
4. Transfer dough to a work surface, and knead for about 10 minutes or until it becomes a smooth dough.
5. Add dough to a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 1 hour.

To prepare vodka sauce:

1. Add olive oil to a saucepan on medium heat. Add in your diced onion and sweat them for about 5-7 minutes. Add in your seasonings and a pinch of salt and stir to combine.
2. Add in your tomato paste and grated garlic and cook out for about 3-4 minutes until the tomato paste is darkened slightly.
3. Deglaze with your vodka and stir. Cook out for 1-2 minutes or until you can't smell the vodka anymore.
4. Add in your heavy cream, stirring slowly to combine. Decrease the heat to medium-low. Add in your grated parmesan and butter and stir. Taste for any additional salt that needs to be added.
5. Add your sauce into a jar, and using an immersion blender, blend it until smooth. Transfer to the fridge to cool.

To prepare pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to 450 F and add in your pizza steel or stone.
2. Roll out your dough, leaving a thicker crust around the edge. Ensure to add additional flour underneath so it doesn't stick. Then add a generous amount of your cooled vodka sauce. (You will have a little sauce leftover if you make 2 pizzas)
3. Add on your grated mozzarella cheese and slices of fresh mozzarella. Using a pizza peel, carefully transfer your pizza to the pizza stone and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the pizza crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
4. Transfer to parchment paper, slice and add additional parmesan and fresh basil and pepper flakes. Enjoy!

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