Description
A classic pepperoni pizza recipe that brings comfort to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Add pepperoni slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Try turkey pepperoni for a lower fat choice.
- Vegetable toppings are great for a vegetarian alternative.
- Use store-bought dough for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pepperoni pizza, easy pizza recipe, homemade pizza