Montreal-Style Pizza Recipe
Discover the unique flavors of Montreal-style pizza with this easy-to-follow recipe. Known for its thin crust and creative toppings, this pizza is perfect for a cozy night in.
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin For rolling out the dough
- 1 Pizza stone or baking tray For baking the pizza
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Warm water (110°F or 45°C)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Pizza sauce Homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup Mushrooms Sliced
- 1/4 cup Bell peppers Sliced
- 1/4 cup Red onions Thinly sliced
- To taste Pepperoni slices Optional
- To taste Olives Sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let sit until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, olive oil, salt, and the yeast mixture. Stir until dough forms.
- Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven with pizza stone to 475°F (245°C).
- Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onions, pepperoni (if using), and olives.
- Transfer pizza to the preheated pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Traditional Montreal-style pizza often features a unique blend of local cheeses in addition to mozzarella.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.4mg
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