Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Niman Ranch uncured pepperoni, organic DiNapoli tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
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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 frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling and Baking
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
- 6
Add Sauce and Toppings
Spread the DiNapoli tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- 7
Bake
Slide the pizza onto the hot 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.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, add fresh basil leaves on top, slice, and enjoy!
