Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza 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, mix warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Mix Dough
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and add the yeast mixture along with olive oil. Mix until a dough starts to form.
- 4
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness and shape.
- 8
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- 9
Add Toppings
If making a pepperoni pizza, arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes over the pizza to taste.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.
