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Recipes:
Rustic Pepperoni Pizza Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20 slices pepperoni
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough
:
In a small bowl, mix warm water
, sugar
, and yeast
. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
In a large bowl, combine flour
and salt
. Gradually add yeast mixture and olive oil
. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours (or until doubled in size).
Make the Sauce
:
Heat olive oil
in a small pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic
for 30 seconds.
Add crushed tomatoes
, oregano
, and salt/pepper
. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Let cool.
Shape and Pre-Bake the Dough:
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C)
.
Punch down the dough and divide it into two balls. Roll out or stretch one ball into a 12-inch circle. Place on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
Assemble the Pizza
:
Spread the tomato sauce
evenly over the dough.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella
generously.
Add pepperoni slices
on top, spaced evenly.
Bake
:
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Finish and Serve
:
Remove from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan
if desired.
Slice and enjoy your homemade pizza!
Enjoy making and eating this delicious pizza!
