Pepperoni Recipe
Pizza 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 frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it along with olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
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.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a round shape to fit your pizza pan.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering it evenly.
- 10
Add Pepperoni
Distribute pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 12
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.