Pepperoni Please 3 Crowd Pleaser Recipe
Cheese pie, pepperoni pie, and choice of 1 specialty pie (garden, meat lovers or supreme) hand-tossed 20" NY style.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Cheese Pie Toppings
Pepperoni Pie Toppings
Specialty Pie Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Topping the Pizzas
- 5
Prepare Cheese Pie
Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out 1/3 of the dough into a 20-inch round. Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the base, then sprinkle 4 cups of mozzarella and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese on top.
- 6
Prepare Pepperoni Pie
Roll out another 1/3 of the dough into a 20-inch round. Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread another cup of pizza sauce, then evenly distribute 2 cups of pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- 7
Prepare Specialty Pie
Roll out the remaining dough into a 20-inch round. Choose your specialty toppings (garden, meat lovers, or supreme). For garden, add 1 cup each of bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions. For meat lovers, add 1 cup each of sausage and cooked bacon. For supreme, combine all toppings including black olives.
Baking the Pizzas
- 8
Bake the Pizzas
Place each pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool slightly, slice them into wedges, and serve hot.
