Pepperoni & Sausage Recipe
Make Pepperoni & Sausage Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and 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 pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let It Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 7
Prepare 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 and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- 9
Add Toppings
Distribute the pepperoni slices and crumbled Italian sausage evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes over the toppings.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into pieces and serve.