Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine and Knead
Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until combined, then knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) so it's hot when the pizza is ready to bake.
- 6
Roll out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness, usually about ¼ inch thick.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- 8
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.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.