Jul 17 2026

Pepperoni Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Pizza topped with pepperoni slices and mozzarella cheese.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 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. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

  4. 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

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 9

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.

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