Pan Pizza Recipe
A hearty pizza baked up fresh in the pan and topped with mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (1 tbsp). Sprinkle active dry yeast (2 tsp) on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tbsp). Mix thoroughly.
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it along with olive oil (2 tbsp) to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let Dough 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
- 7
- 8
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread pizza sauce (1 cup) evenly over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese (2 cups) on top, followed by pepperoni slices (1 cup) and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning (1 tsp).
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) while allowing the assembled pizza to rest for about 15 minutes.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.