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Homemade Pizza with Pepperoni, Olives, and Bell Pepper
This recipe guides you through making a delicious homemade pizza from scratch, featuring a simple dough, flavorful tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, green bell pepper, and black olives. It's perfect for a satisfying meal or a fun cooking project.
#Pizza
#Homemade
#Italian
#Dinner
#Comfort Food
#Dough from Scratch
#Pepperoni
Pizza dough ingredients being mixed
Recipe Information
1h 30m
Prep Time
18m
Cook Time
1h 48m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Italian
Amharic
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
18g
Protein
38g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Assembling pizza with sauce, cheese, and toppings
Ingredients
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Pizza going into the hot oven
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. - Gradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.2mPreview2mPreviewGradually add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.7m
Preview7mPreviewTransfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 15m
Preview1h 15mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. - Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one.15m
Preview15mPreviewPreheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a pizza stone or baking steel if you have one. - Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch round.3m
Preview3mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch round. - Carefully transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel.1m
Preview1mPreviewCarefully transfer the rolled dough to a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured pizza peel. - Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.1m
Preview1mPreviewSpread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. - Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.1m
Preview1mPreviewSprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. - Arrange the sliced pepperoni, green bell pepper, and black olives over the cheese.2mPreview2mPreviewArrange the sliced pepperoni, green bell pepper, and black olives over the cheese.
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.1mPreview1mPreviewCarefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.15m
Preview15mPreviewBake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. - Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing.3m
Preview3mPreviewRemove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes before slicing. - Slice into wedges and serve immediately.1m
Preview1mPreviewSlice into wedges and serve immediately.
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