Description
Classic Pepperoni Pizza
“Golden crust, gooey cheese, and crispy pepperoni—homemade pizza night just got better!”
Ingredients
:
For the Dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
¾ cup warm water
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pizza:
½ cup pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
20 slices pepperoni
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
:
Make the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
Prepare the Crust: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it on a pizza stone or baking tray.
Assemble the Pizza: Spread pizza sauce over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Finish & Serve: Brush the crust with olive oil, sprinkle oregano, and slice it up!
Best served fresh out of the oven with a side of garlic dip! Enjoy!
Let me know if you’d like any variations!
