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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (3 ml) and sugar (1 tsp). Stir gently until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle active dry yeast (1 tbs) over the mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (2 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (1 tbs).
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness and shape.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce (1 cup) evenly over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) on top.
- 8
Add Toppings
Arrange pepperoni slices (1 cup), bell peppers (1 cup), onion slices (1 cup), and black olives (1 cup) on top of the cheese. Sprinkle oregano (1 tsp) evenly over the toppings.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice it into 8 pieces and serve hot.
