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Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza with Classic Tomato Sauce

A classic pizza with a simple dough, tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.

120 minutes4 servings
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza with Classic Tomato Sauce
Photo: AleWi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  8. Roll out the dough and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  9. Spread marinara sauce over the dough, then add mozzarella and pepperoni.
  10. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

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