Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Tomato base, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Assembly and Baking
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 5
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 6
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the surface.
- 7
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- 8
Bake Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
If desired, top with fresh basil leaves before slicing. Serve hot.