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Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza

A hand-tossed pepperoni pizza with a chewy crust and rich tomato sauce.

40 minutes4 servings
Hand-Tossed Pepperoni Pizza
Photo: Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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