Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Classic pizza topped with pepperoni.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Pizza Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 2
Prepare the Dough
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 3
Add the Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese and Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then, evenly distribute the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 5
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the pizza for added flavor.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.