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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot enough for cooking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Base
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over your pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 3
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce to create a cheesy layer.
- 4
Layer the Pepperoni
Place the pepperoni slices evenly across the top of the mozzarella cheese, ensuring coverage.
Cooking
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes over the pizza during the last few minutes of baking for added flavor.
- 7
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.