Smoky Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, smoked paprika
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the sauce. Add the mozzarella cheese evenly on top, followed by the pepperoni slices.
- 4
Season with Smoked Paprika
Sprinkle the smoked paprika evenly over the cheese and pepperoni for that smoky flavor.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the pizza for added flavor and to help with browning.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.
