Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Topped with pepperoni 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 and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with the olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer 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 it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness, then transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 9
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- 10
- 11
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Cool and Slice
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.