Pepperoni Recipe
Pizza topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.
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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 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 the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pizza Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Transfer the rolled-out dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
- 8
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.