Pepperoni Recipe
Loaded with Pepperoni, Mozzarella & Fontina Cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F or 43°C) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add it along with olive oil into the flour mixture.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded 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.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it's hot enough for baking.
- 6
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 8
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and fontina cheese evenly over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top.
- 9
Bake
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.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
