Pepperoni Pizza Recipe

Roll out the dough, stretch it to 12 inches, or use a rolling pin to roll it. Spread tomato sauce evenly or marinara sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella. Place pepperoni slices over the top and bake in a preheated oven.

Let it bake at 220°C (425°F) for 12-15 minutes. Take it out while warm and sprinkle oregano!

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Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (substitute: whole wheat flour for a healthier version)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil (substitute: vegetable oil)

• 1 cup warm water

• 2 tsp instant yeast (substitute: 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast + 1 tsp sugar)

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup tomato sauce (substitute: blended canned tomatoes with Italian seasoning)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup pepperoni slices (substitute: turkey pepperoni or mushrooms for a vegetarian version)

• ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)

Before We Start

• Use warm water (not hot!) – Helps the yeast activate properly.

• Let the dough rise – Rest for at least 1 hour for a soft and airy crust.

• Preheat your oven – Set to 220°C (425°F) before baking.

Instructions

Make the Dough

Step 1: Take a bowl, add a little warm water, and add yeast. Let it bloom; it takes 5 minutes.

Step 2: Take a bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil or ghee. Mix ingredients, then add yeast. Make it crumbly, then transfer the dough onto the floured surface and knead it until smooth. Do spread, punch—don’t fold it again and again. Grease your hands while kneading.

Step 3: When it’s done, place it into a bowl, cover it with a lid or clean cloth for an hour. Its size doubles.

Prepare the Sauce

Step 4: Take a small bowl, add tomato sauce (grind tomatoes granular with a little water in a grinder), garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, or simply oil. Mix it.

Assemble the Pizza

Step 5: Before assembling pizza, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).

Step 6: Transfer the dough onto the floured surface. Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle and keep it a little thick.

Step 7: Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or baking stone.

Step 8: Spread tomato sauce evenly.

Step 9: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over it, then place pepperoni slices on top.

Bake and Done

Step 10: Bake pizza in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 11: After time is done, take it out, do slicing, and sprinkle oregano for extra flavor.

Pepperoni pizza ready to eat!

Serve

Use a serving tray or a wooden pizza board for well-presenting. Arrange along with dipping sauce in small bowls. Place napkins with it (like Italians do by placing a checkered or tablecloth). Add a salad bowl for freshness.

What Goes With Pepperoni Pizza

With pizza, serve:

• Sides: Pepperoni fries, potato wedges, mozzarella sticks, Caesar salad.

• Sauces: Garlic, tomato, butter ranch dressing, marinara.

• Drinks: Red grape juice, milkshakes, lemon iced tea, or soda.

Recipes Related to Pepperoni Pizza

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Rolls?

• Roll out the pizza dough and spread mozzarella.

• Spread marinara sauce (olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, oregano, dried basil, red pepper, salt, black pepper, sugar, tomato paste, water if needed).

• Add shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices.

• Roll tightly, slice into pinwheels, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes.

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Dip?

• In a baking dish, layer cream cheese, marinara sauce (olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, crushed tomatoes, oregano, dried basil, red pepper, salt, black pepper, sugar, tomato paste, water if needed), mozzarella, and pepperoni.

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.

• Serve with breadsticks or crackers.

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Bread?

• Slice a loaf (white bread, whole bread) in half.

• Spread marinara sauce and top with cheese and pepperoni.

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes.

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza on a Tortilla?

• Place a tortilla on a baking sheet.

• Add marinara sauce (or tomato sauce), cheese, and pepperoni.

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes.

How to Make Hot Honey for Pepperoni Pizza?

• Heat 1/2 cup honey with 1 tsp red pepper flakes.

• Drizzle over pizza before serving.

Conclusion

1. Take a bowl, add a little warm water and yeast, stir, and let it bloom for 5 minutes.

2. Then take another bowl, add all-purpose flour, salt, and olive oil, mix it, and add the yeast mixture.

3. Make it crumbly by hand, then transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it.

4. Grease your hands with oil. Punch the dough and spread it—don’t fold it again and again.

5. When you're done with kneading, cover it with a clean cloth and let it rise for an hour until it doubles in size.

6. Take another bowl, add tomato sauce (by grinding tomatoes in a blender with a little water), garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

7. Preheat the oven before baking at 220°C (425°F).

8. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into a 12-inch circle. Place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.

9. Spread the tomato sauce evenly, then shredded mozzarella, and place pepperoni slices on top.

10. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown.

11. Once done, sprinkle oregano, slice it, and serve.

A delicious pepperoni pizza is ready!

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