Description
This easy homemade Pepperoni Pizza recipe features a delicious homemade dough topped with savory pepperoni, melted mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, all seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal that’s much more affordable and customizable than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3 3/4 – 4 cups bread flour (all-purpose flour would also work)
For the Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups pepperoni
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the dough: Add olive oil, salt, white vinegar, and 3 3/4 cups of bread flour to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine, then knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it is hot enough for a crispy crust.
- Shape the pizza crust: Punch down the risen dough and divide it if making multiple pizzas. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer to a pizza pan or baking sheet.
- Add the toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, arrange the pepperoni slices on top, then sprinkle with grated parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Bake the pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Easy homemade Pepperoni Pizza made with homemade or store-bought pizza dough is so EASY and delicious, and way cheaper than eating out!
- For a crispier crust, place the pizza directly on a preheated pizza stone if available.
- Feel free to customize toppings with vegetables or different cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 746 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
