Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
RED SAUCE, UNCURED PEPPERONI, HERB DUST, MOZZARELLA
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Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature. If making homemade dough, follow your recipe.
- 2
Shape the Pizza Base
On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Add Sauce
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.
- 4
Layer with Cheese and Pepperoni
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the sauce. Then, layer the uncured pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- 5
Season the Pizza
Sprinkle the dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes over the toppings. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 6
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve hot.
