Divine Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Divine Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza Dough (Store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce (Marinara or pizza sauce); 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Whole milk or part-skim); 1/2 cup Pepperoni Slices (About 3-4 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning (Or dried oregano)

Quickly assemble a classic pepperoni pizza from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. This guide covers stretching the dough, adding tomato sauce, a generous layer of mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Italian herbs before baking it to golden perfection. Perfect for a fast and delicious meal or a fun family cooking activity.

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Stretched Pizza Dough

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian-American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

18g

Protein

35g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Pizza with Sauce and Cheese

Ingredients

Pizza Dough
(Store-bought or homemade)
1 ball
Tomato Sauce
(Marinara or pizza sauce)
1 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
(Whole milk or part-skim)
1.5 cups
Pepperoni Slices
(About 3-4 ounces)
1 cup
Dried Italian Seasoning
(Or dried oregano)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Unbaked Pepperoni Pizza Topped

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Carefully stretch the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular) on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza pan/baking sheet. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat with the oven.
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Carefully stretch the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular) on a lightly floured surface or directly on a pizza pan/baking sheet. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat with the oven.
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For an easier stretch, let the dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before handling.
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border (about half an inch) around the edge for the crust.
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border (about half an inch) around the edge for the crust.
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Don't oversauce; too much can make the crust soggy.
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Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the layer of tomato sauce, ensuring even coverage.
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Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the layer of tomato sauce, ensuring even coverage.
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For extra flavor, mix a little grated Parmesan with the mozzarella.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese. You can spread them out for maximum coverage or cluster them for a different texture.
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Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese. You can spread them out for maximum coverage or cluster them for a different texture.
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Pat pepperoni dry with a paper towel to reduce grease on the pizza surface.
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Lightly sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning (or oregano) over the pepperoni and cheese for an aromatic finish.
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Lightly sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning (or oregano) over the pepperoni and cheese for an aromatic finish.
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Fresh basil leaves can be added after baking for a brighter flavor.
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Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
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Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
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Use a pizza peel for easy transfer if baking on a stone. Rotate halfway through baking for even browning.
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Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set and prevents toppings from sliding off.
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Once baked, carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This helps the cheese set and prevents toppings from sliding off.
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A sharp pizza wheel makes for clean, easy slices.