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Jessica Alba’s Secret to a Perfect Pizza

August 18, 2015 by watkinsT 5 Comments

Jessica Alba was on the Rachel Ray Show today and gave recipe secrets to making the perfect pizza. The business-mogul mom happily shared three versions of this family-favorite meal and, be warned, there’s even a spicy option. Take a peek and find your preference below.

Jessica Alba's Secret to a Perfect Pizza

Photo Credit: Jessica Alba/Rachel Ray Show/Twitter

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  1. 1 packet instant yeast
  2. 2 cups warm water (about 115°F)
  3. 5 cups organic bread flour, divided
  4. 2 tablespoons sea salt
  5. Olive oil

Toppings:

  • DIY Tomato Sauce (Simmer 2 pounds chopped tomatoes, a couple of sliced garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, a pinch of oregano and sugar for 30 minutes. Purée.)
  • Veggie Option: Mushrooms, roasted red bell peppers (diced), broccoli, fresh basil or rosemary; with or without cheese
  • Classic Option: Fresh tomato sauce, nitrate-free pepperoni; with or without cheese
  • Spicy Option: Jalapeños, nitrate-free chorizo sausage, deep-fried sage leaves; with or without cheese

Preparation:

  • Mix a packet of instant yeast and 1/2 cup of flour in warm water. Let sit for 15 minutes until it all turns spongy (“proofed”).
  • When yeast has proofed, add remaining flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly with wooden spoon as you go.
  • When all flour is mixed in, add salt.
  • Knead wet, tacky dough into ball with one hand; move to a floured cutting board or wood surface; knead with 2 hands for 8-10 minutes.
  • Put kneaded dough in a large bowl, coat with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, stick it in the fridge for at least 8 hours and up to 30 hours.
  • Preheat oven at maximum heat about half an hour before you want to cook pies.
  • Remove dough from fridge, punch it down, then cut and shape into round balls to make individual pizzas 1-2 hours before cooking.
  • Place balls gently into big casserole dish or covered fiberglass pizza dough box, let dough come to room temperature. Gently stretch and shape balls into individual pies.
  • Dust pizza stone or oiled baking sheet with cornmeal or flour to prevent pies from sticking. Place pies one at a time on stone or sheet.
  • Cook plain pie dough for 1 minute, then add toppings and bake about 15 min until dough is golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
  • Kids tip: Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters before cooking.

Watch the video clip of Jessica in action!

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Filed Under: Food, In the Spotlight, Kid Food, Main Courses

Comments

  1. Lee Anne says

    August 19, 2015 at 11:11 am

    OMG this looks so good. Need to pin this and make it over the weekend!
    xoxo
    Lee Anne
    http://lifeinatx.com/

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  2. Alyssa says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    All of the versions look great, but I’m dying to try the spicy option. Deep fried sage leaves? Never heard of that on a pizza…but it sounds SO, SO good.

    Reply
  3. Valerie Hansen says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    Mmm that looks so good, I love jalapenos on pizza! I make one that has cream cheese as the sauce and then shredded cheese and jalapenos on top, to die for! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Mama Munchkin says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    this sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try the spicy option. Love both those ladies and love you for posting

    Reply
  5. Chrisy says

    August 20, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    REALLY interested in those deep fried sage leaves. Will have to try that soon 😀

    Reply

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