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Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Pepperoni

A traditional Italian pizza with a thin crust, fresh mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni, baked in a wood-fired oven for authentic flavor.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic Neapolitan Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Photo: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix 500g 00 flour, 1g yeast, and 10g salt. Gradually add 300ml water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes, then let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone inside. Roll out the dough into a 30cm circle.
  3. Spread 200g tomato sauce over the crust, then layer 200g fresh mozzarella slices and 100g pepperoni slices.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Top with fresh basil before serving.

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