Sesame-Crusted Spicy Pizza

Name: Sesame-Crusted Spicy Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European, American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 cups (360g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons (8g) table salt; 1 teaspoon (3g) instant yeast; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons (270g) water, lukewarm (95°F); generous 2 tablespoons (27g) olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons (27g) sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons (25g) olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 3 tablespoons (43g) vodka, optional; one 28-ounce can (794g) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1/3 cup (76g) heavy cream; salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cup (170g) low-moisture shredded mozzarella; basil leaves, for garnish; optional

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Topped with a homemade vodka sauce, this pan pizza is slightly sweeter, creamier, and spicier than your typical red sauce pie. The sesame-encrusted bottom is a touch inspired by Paulie Gee’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn, NY, which adds nuttiness and extra crunch. You’ll end up with a little over 2 cups of sauce, but any leftovers can be used for another spicy pizza or a few servings of pasta. It’s so flavorful, none of it will go to waste!

Updated at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:16:17 GMT