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Ingredients
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Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Flour and Salt
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast is activated, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a dough starts to form.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a 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
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a large circle or your desired pizza shape.
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then add pepperoni, bell pepper slices, and onion slices.
- 9
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil over the assembled pizza for added flavor.
- 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 brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice it into wedges and serve hot.