Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers
A flavorful Turkish-inspired pizza featuring spiced sucuk sausage and sweet roasted peppers on a thin, crisp crust. This mediterranean-inspired pizza (mediterranean) ready in about 30 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, warm water, active dry yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g, thinly sliced sucuk sausage
- 1 medium, sliced roasted red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tsp salt. Pour in 3/4 cup warm water and 2 tbsp olive oil, then mix and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Step 2: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or steel inside to heat thoroughly for 45 minutes.
- Step 3: On a floured surface, roll the dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a pizza peel or parchment paper. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the surface, sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, arrange 100 g thinly sliced sucuk sausage and 1 sliced roasted red bell pepper evenly on top.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza. Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, slice, and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Wood-Fired Turkish-Style Pizza with Sucuk and Roasted Peppers?
Mediterranean pizza like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.