Pizza Pepperoni Recipe
Tomato, grilled onion, mozzarella, fresh basil.
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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 over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly and frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
- 7
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
- 8
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices and grilled onions. Top with fresh basil leaves.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 10
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve warm.
