Italian · Italy
Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza
A hand-tossed pepperoni pizza with a chewy crust and rich tomato sauce.
40 minutes4 servings

Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 packet of yeast.
- Gradually add 3/4 cup of warm water while stirring to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
- Preheat oven to 250°C (475°F) and sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 4 portions.
- Roll each portion into a 12-inch round shape by hand.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and bubbly.





