The Best Damn Pepperoni Pie Recipe
RED SAUCE/ PEPPERONI/ SOPPRESSATA/ RICOTTA/ PEPPADEW/ FRESH OREGANO
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer to a pizza peel or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Spread the red pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheeses and Meats
Dollop the ricotta cheese over the sauce. Then layer on the pepperoni and soppressata slices, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Add Peppadew and Oregano
Scatter the sliced Peppadew peppers over the top and sprinkle with fresh oregano leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone (or place the baking sheet in the oven). Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.