Pepperoni Recipe
Red sauce, fresh oregano, and whole milk mozzarella.
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pizza Assembly
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes. Add the salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pizza Assembly
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Transfer it to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Spread the Sauce
Spread an even layer of the prepared tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle the shredded whole milk mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then add the slices of pepperoni on top.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the oven (or onto the preheated pizza stone). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh oregano leaves, slice, and serve hot.