Order Online Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). This ensures that your pizza cooks evenly and gets a nice crust.
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Heat Olive Oil
In a saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Allow it to warm for about 1 minute.
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add 1 cup of pepperoni slices, and 0.5 cup each of sliced bell peppers and red onions on top.
Baking the Pizza
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges and serve hot.