Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Chewy homemade crust, tangy tomato sauce, and curled crispy pepperoni, the Friday night favorite done right.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 oz mozzarella
- 4 oz sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp oregano
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Stir yeast and sugar into 3/4 cup warm water and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Mix in flour, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil, then knead 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 3
Cover the dough and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- 4
Heat the oven to 500°F with a pizza stone or upside-down sheet pan inside.
- 5
Stretch the dough into a 14-inch round, then spread with tomato sauce seasoned with oregano.
- 6
Shred the mozzarella and scatter over the sauce, then top evenly with pepperoni.
- 7
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is browned and the pepperoni edges curl and crisp.
- 8
Rest 3 minutes, brush the crust edge with remaining olive oil, slice, and serve.
