Pepperoni recipe served on a plate, by Hero's
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHero'sPepperoni Recipe

Pepperoni Recipe

Inspired by Hero's
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Pepperoni 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

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    Let the 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.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  3. 8

    Add Sauce

    Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough.

  4. 9

    Add Cheese and Toppings

    Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings.

  5. 10

    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 bubbling.

  6. 11

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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