-
1
Make the dough: In a small bowl, combine the yeast with the sugar and 1 cup warm water.
-
2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 1/2 cups of the flour and the salt.
-
3
When the yeast begins to foam, make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons of the oil.
-
4
With a your hands or a wooden spatula, combine the wet and dry ingredients.
-
5
Knead the mixture, gradually adding more flour, if needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
-
6
Divide the dough into 4 to 6 equal portions.
-
7
Generously oil 4 to 6 metal pie pans, 8 to 9 inches in diameter.
-
8
Roll out the portions of dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and large enough to line the bottoms of the pans.
-
9
Place the dough rounds in the pans and cover the pans with clean kitchen towels.
-
10
Set aside in a warm, draft-free area to rise for 30 to 40 minutes.
-
11
Top the pizzas: Preheat the oven to 425F.
-
12
Spread about 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce on each dough round.
-
13
Add a layer of chorizo and a layer of onion.
-
14
Top with 2 to 3 more tablespoons of tomato sauce and about 1/2 cup of the cheese.
-
15
Bake the pizzas on the middle shelves of the oven until the crust is golden brown and the topping is hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes.
