Pepperoni Pizza
Classic Italian-American pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Flour(1)
- pizza dough- 400 gFresh or store-bought
Sauce(1)
- tomato sauce- 200 mlUse your favorite brand
Dairy(1)
- mozzarella- 200 gShredded
Meat(1)
- pepperoni- 150 gSliced
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Prepare the Dough
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
On a lightly floured countertop, stretch or roll out the 400 g pizza dough of pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape.
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
Add Sauce and Cheese
Spread the 200 ml tomato sauce of tomato sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Sprinkle the 200 g mozzarella of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Don't overload the pizza with sauce, as it can make the crust soggy.
Add Pepperoni
Arrange the 150 g pepperoni of pepperoni slices evenly over the mozzarella cheese.
For a spicier pizza, use a spicier variety of pepperoni.
Bake the Pizza
Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet in the oven.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Keep a close eye on the pizza while it's baking to prevent the crust from burning.
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Slice and serve immediately.
Garnish with fresh basil or oregano for added flavor.
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