Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Classic pepperoni pizza with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 2
Prepare the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- 4
Add Pepperoni and Season
Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Bake
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Cut into slices and serve hot.
