Cheese & Pepperoni Recipe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, margherita pepperoni
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Cheese
Toppings
Crust
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pizza.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Assembly
- 3
Spread the Sauce
Using a spoon, spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tomato sauce.
- 5
Add Pepperoni
Distribute the margherita pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Carefully place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Cool and Slice
Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges.