Pepperoni Recipe
Topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. 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 and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead 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.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 10
Add Pepperoni
Evenly distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- 11
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 12
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.