What Up Dough Recipe
Double cup and char pepperoni from Ezzo Sausage Company, dried oregano.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F to 115°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to ensure that the salt is evenly distributed.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix with your hands or a spoon until a dough starts to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Divide it into two equal portions if making two pizzas. Roll out or stretch the dough to your desired thickness and shape.
- 8
Add Tomato Sauce
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 9
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Top with double cup and char pepperoni slices, arranging them to your preference. Sprinkle dried oregano on top.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a minute, slice it up, and serve hot.
