Jul 14 2026
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Order Online Recipe

Inspired by La Mesa
Time1h
Serves4

Make Order Online Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Method

Prepare the Dough

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, and water. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Shape the Dough

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a round pizza base. Place it on a floured baking tray.

Make the Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then add tomato sauce, dried oregano, and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Assemble the Pizza

  1. 4

    Spread the Sauce

    Spread the prepared tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by pepperoni slices, bell peppers, onions, and olives.

Bake the Pizza

  1. 6

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 7

    Bake

    Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Garnish and Serve

  1. 8

    Add Garnish

    Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and top it with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the pizza into 8 pieces and serve hot.

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