A classic pepperoni pizza with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, made with homemade dough.
Prep Time
1 hour 15 minutes (includes proofing)
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Skills Required
Dough Making, Baking
Ingredients & Nutrition
700 kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
40g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
1500mg
Sodium
- 1 cup Warm Water (105-115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Pizza sauce
- 1.5 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Pepperoni slices
Equipment Needed
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Rolling Pin
Let AI Suggest Variations
- Spicy Pizza: Add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Meat Lovers: Add cooked sausage, bacon, or ground beef.
- Veggie Supreme: Add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
- Garlic Crust: Brush the crust with garlic-infused olive oil before baking.
Instructions:
1. For the dough: In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Punch down the dough.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
6. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone.
7. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.