Peppperoni Pizza Recipe
with marinara sauce and mozerlla cheese and pepperoni
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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 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 5
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired pizza shape.
- 6
Add Marinara Sauce
Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 7
Add Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer the pepperoni slices on top. Sprinkle oregano and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Bake Pizza
Transfer the assembled pizza onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and serve hot.
