Pepperoni & Mushroom Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, house-made sauce, pepperoni, fresh sliced mushrooms.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to fit your pizza pan.
- 9
Add Sauce
Spread a layer of the prepared sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 10
Add Toppings
Layer fresh mozzarella slices, followed by pepperoni slices and sliced mushrooms on top of the sauce.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve hot.
