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Pepperoni Pizza

A classic pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese topped with spicy pepperoni slices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water about 110°F
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup pizza sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Assemble the Pizza
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the base.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, followed by pepperoni slices and a sprinkle of oregano.
Bake the Pizza
  1. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place the baking sheet in the oven.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  3. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.

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