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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembly and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Marinara Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce, then layer pepperoni slices on top.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.