Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Make Cheese Or Pepperoni Pizza Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 6
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it out to your desired thickness.
- 9
Prepare Pizza Base
Transfer the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Shape the edges slightly to form a crust.
- 10
Add Sauce
Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 11
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. If making pepperoni pizza, add pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- 12
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.