Pepperoni Pizza 12" Recipe
Mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato sauce, and pepperoni.
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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 tbs) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle yeast (1 tsp) over the water 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 (2 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil (1 tbs) into the well. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll or stretch the dough out into a 12-inch circle.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce (0.75 cups) evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese (1.5 cups) evenly over the sauce. Then, add grated Parmesan cheese (0.5 cups) on top of the mozzarella. Finally, arrange pepperoni slices (1 cup) on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve hot.