Pepperoni Or Cheese Pizzas Recipe
Make Pepperoni Or Cheese Pizzas Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the foamy yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto 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 it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a crispy crust.
- 7
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Sauce
Spread ½ cup of pizza sauce evenly over each rolled-out dough.
- 9
Add Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over each pizza. If desired, add pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- 10
Season
Sprinkle dried oregano and black pepper over the pizzas for added flavor.
- 11
Bake
Transfer the pizzas to a baking sheet or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Remove the pizzas from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.