Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Pizza Toppings
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Assembling and Baking the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the pepperoni slices. Finish with grated parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy your homemade pepperoni pizza!