Homemade Pepperoni Pizza from Scratch
Calories: 9
Adjust Servings Here: 3 pizza
Description
This pepperoni pizza is my homemade pizza. Made from scratch with homemade pizza crust, fresh tomato sauce made in just 5 minutes, fresh mozzarella, and lots of pepperoni or salami.
Ingredients
MAKES 3 X 12-INCH PIZZAS
Pizza dough
- 1½ cup (360 ml) Warm water 110 F / 38 C
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 ¼ tsp Instant dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 cups (440 g) All-purpose flour
Pizza sauce - 5 mins
- 1 small Garlic sliced
- ¼ small Onion sliced
- 1 can Tomatoes crushed
- 1 sprig Basil fresh
- 4 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Pizza toppings
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan grated
- 2 cups (225 g) Mozzarella grated
- 20 (50 g) Pepperoni slices
- 6 Fresh Basil leaves
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, instant yeast, and sugar. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, mixing until a sticky dough forms.1½ cup Warm water, 1 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 2 ¼ tsp Instant dry yeast, 1 tsp Salt, 4 cups All-purpose flour
- Knead: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Pizza sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and cook on high for 2 minutes. You want the excess moisture to evaporate (see video). Let it cool to room temperature before you use it on the pizza.1 small Garlic, 1/4 small Onion, 1 can Tomatoes, 1 sprig Basil, 4 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp Brown sugar, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper, 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Shape Pizza: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two equal portions for two medium pizzas or use the entire dough for one large pizza. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Sauce & Toppings: Transfer the rolled-out dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or a pizza peel if using a pizza stone. Spread an even layer of the prepared pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.1/4 cup Parmesan, 2 cups Mozzarella, 20 Pepperoni, 6 Fresh Basil leaves
- Bake the Pizza: If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the preheated stone. If using a baking sheet, place it directly into the oven. Bake for 10-12 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 for a minute or two before slicing.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Slice and serve hot.
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