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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza


  • Author: Alexander

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pizza:

  • 16 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (see below for a quick recipe)
  • 18 to 20 slices pepperoni
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese, grated πŸ§€
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano (optional)
  • Flour (for rolling and shaping dough)

For the Quick Pizza Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no salt) πŸ…
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp granulated onion
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 🌢️
  • 1 tsp olive oil

For the Honey Butter (Dad Add):

  • 1/4 cup softened butter 🧈
  • 2 tbsp honey 🍯

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 500Β°F (260Β°C). If using a pizza stone, let it preheat in the oven for at least 20 minutes to ensure it’s hot. πŸ”₯

2️⃣ Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. This makes enough for one pizza. πŸ…

3️⃣ Roll Out the Dough:
Lightly flour your surface and roll the dough into a 14-inch diameter circle. If the dough resists, let it rest for 5 minutes to warm up. 🍞

4️⃣ Add the Toppings:
Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza peel or fit it into a large cast iron skillet. Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving about 1/4 inch of crust uncovered. Chop half of the pepperoni and sprinkle it over the sauce. Top with grated mozzarella, the rest of the pepperoni, and black pepper. πŸ§€πŸ•

5️⃣ Cook the Pizza:

  • If using a pizza stone: Slide the pizza onto the stone and cook for 6 minutes. Rotate the pizza halfway and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and charred in spots. πŸ”„πŸ•
  • If using a skillet: Preheat the skillet on a high burner for 2 minutes, then bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. 🍳

6️⃣ Slice and Serve:
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a minute before slicing. Garnish with fresh oregano if desired, and serve while warm. πŸ΄πŸ•

7️⃣ Make the Honey Butter (Optional):
Mix softened butter with honey and serve as a dip for the pizza crust. 🍯🧈

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