Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Topped with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (about 110°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.
Combine Ingredients
Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
Prepare Pizza Base
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Add Sauce
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.