The Little Oven Recipe
Make The Little Oven 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
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mixing Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture along with olive oil. Mix until the dough begins to form.
- 4
Kneading
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First 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.
Assembling and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is rising.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread tomato sauce evenly on the surface, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Add pepperoni slices, chopped bell peppers, and fresh basil leaves as desired.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
