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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for a crispy crust.
- 2
Prepare the Pizza Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a circular shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Spread the Pizza Sauce
Evenly spread the pizza sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving about 1/2 inch of the edge for the crust.
Topping the Pizza
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce.
- 5
Layer Pepperoni
Place the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer.
- 6
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the toppings to enhance the flavor.
Baking
- 7
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.
- 8
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.
