Name: Classic Pepperoni Pizza
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp instant yeast; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup warm water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 can canned crushed tomatoes; 2 clove garlic; 1 tsp fresh oregano; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 8 oz whole milk mozzarella; 3 oz pepperoni slices

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520 cal22g protein58g carbs22g fat920mg sodium

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Classic Pepperoni Pizza

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour2.5 cups

instant yeast0.5 tsp

kosher salt1.5 tsp

warm water1 cup

olive oil2 tbsp

canned crushed tomatoes14 oz1 can

garlicminced2 cloves

fresh oreganoor 0.5 tsp dried1 tsp

black pepper0.25 tsp

whole milk mozzarellashredded8 oz

pepperoni slices3 oz

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Most sides finish faster than the main — start the quick ones last so everything lands hot.

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Steps

1Mix warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl; let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

2Combine flour, 1 tsp salt, and olive oil in a large bowl; add yeast mixture and stir until shaggy dough forms.

3Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise 20–30 minutes at room temperature until nearly doubled.

5While dough rises, make sauce: heat a small skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic 1 minute, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper; simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then cool.

6Preheat oven to 475°F and place pizza stone on the middle rack for at least 15 minutes.

7Stretch dough into a 12-inch round on a piece of parchment paper; transfer parchment to pizza stone.

8Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 0.5-inch border; sprinkle mozzarella, then scatter pepperoni slices on top.

9Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

10Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes, then slice and serve.