The Classic Pizza Recipe
Marinara, double pepperoni, fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 2
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 3
Layer the Pepperoni
Arrange the double layer of pepperoni slices evenly on top of the marinara sauce.
- 4
Add Mozzarella
Tear the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and scatter them over the pepperoni.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once the pizza is done, remove it from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.
