The Little Oven Recipe

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@littleoven

Oct 12 2025

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1h 30m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make The Little Oven in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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.