Jul 14 2026
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Pizza Recipe

Inspired by Olivia
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make 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. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, mix warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp). Make a well in the center, then pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil (2 tbs).

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Mix until a dough forms, then transfer to a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook Sauce Ingredients

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil (1 tbs) over medium heat. Add minced garlic (2 cloves) and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 6

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes (1 can), dried oregano (1 tsp), dried basil (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and black pepper (0.5 tsp) into the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while the dough is finishing rising.

  2. 8

    Shape the Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness for the pizza crust.

  3. 9

    Add Sauce and Toppings

    Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups) on top, then add pepperoni slices (1 cup), bell pepper (1 cup), onion (0.5 cup), and olives (0.5 cup) as desired.

  4. 10

    Bake the Pizza

    Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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