Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Pepperoni with mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, red onion, and house seasoning on tikka sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Tikka Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well until evenly distributed.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Tikka Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, tikka masala spice mix, minced garlic, minced ginger, and salt.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pizza Assembly
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 9
Add Tikka Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet and spread tikka sauce evenly over the surface.
- 10
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices, bell pepper strips, and red onion over the cheese. Add house seasoning to taste.
- 11
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.
- 12
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.