Jul 14 2026

Luna Pizza Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Our cheese pizza topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, red peppers, red onions

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a lightly 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

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

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

  2. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  3. 7

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

  4. 8

    Add Toppings

    Distribute the pepperoni slices, crumbled Italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, red bell pepper, and red onion evenly over the cheese.

  5. 9

    Bake the Pizza

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  6. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.

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