Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
A favorite with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch circle.
- 7
Add Sauce and Cheese
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
- 8
Add Pepperoni
Arrange pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- 9
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
