Americana Recipe
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, and pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pizza Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought dough, follow package instructions. If making from scratch, prepare the dough and let it rise according to your recipe.
- 2
Shape the Pizza Base
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, typically about 12 inches in diameter.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Toppings
Tear the bufala mozzarella into pieces and distribute them evenly over the sauce. Add the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- 5
Bake the Pizza
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza and season with salt and black pepper. Place the pizza on a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven. Top with fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve hot.
