Brier Hill Pizza is a classic, unique pizza that originated in the Brier Hill neighborhood of Youngstown, Ohio. Unlike traditional pizza, it has a special sauce made from sweet bell peppers and is topped with Romano cheese instead of mozzarella. This recipe has an old-school charm and bold flavor that will win over anyone who tries it. The crust is slightly thick and chewy, and the pizza sauce is loaded with rich tomato flavor and topped with roasted bell peppers. It’s simple yet packed with authentic taste. 🍕 Brier Hill Pizza Recipe - Cuisine: Italian-American (Youngstown style) - Servings: 4-6 servings - Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 20-25 minutes - Resting Time (Dough): 1.5 - 2 hours - Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes - Keywords: Brier Hill Pizza, Youngstown pizza, bell pepper pizza, Romano cheese, authentic pizza 🥄 Equipment Needed - Large mixing bowl - Dough hook or hands for kneading - Pizza stone or baking sheet - Rolling pin - Small saucepan - Spoon or ladle for sauce spreading 🍅 Ingredients For the Dough - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (or 1 packet) - 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C) - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp salt - 2 ½ - 3 cups all-purpose flour For the Sauce - 1 tbsp olive oil - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tsp dried oregano - 1 tsp dried basil - Salt and pepper, to taste For the Toppings - 1 cup grated Romano cheese - 2-3 large green bell peppers (sliced thinly) - Olive oil for drizzling 👩‍🍳 Instructions Prepare the Dough: - In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it foams. - Add the olive oil, salt, and 2 ½ cups of flour. Mix until a dough forms, adding a little more flour if it’s too sticky. - Knead the dough for 5-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed. - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.