Description
A comforting and easy homemade pepperoni pizza recipe that brings the family together.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Start by mixing the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- Combine the flour and salt in a larger mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in your yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Mix everything together until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce over the dough.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the pepperoni slices and dried oregano.
- Pop your pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese bubbles.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, knead the dough well and avoid overloading with toppings to maintain a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza, pepperoni, homemade pizza, family recipe, Italian