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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough and Toppings
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Making the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and olive oil. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it's foamy.
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Kneading the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Rising the Dough
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Preparing the Pizza
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 6
Adding Toppings
Spread tomato sauce over the rolled-out dough. Add mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, oregano, and basil.
- 7
Baking the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 8
Serving
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.