Italian · Italy

Pepperoni Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil

Name: Pepperoni Pizza with Tomato Sauce and Basil
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.5 kg all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 packet active dry yeast; 300 ml warm water; 200 g tomato sauce; 100 g mozzarella; 100 g pepperoni; 1 tbsp olive oil; fresh basil leaves

A classic pepperoni pizza with a traditional tomato sauce and melted cheese for a delicious meal.

90 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Gradually add yeast mixture to flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
Roll out the dough into a circle. Spread tomato sauce, then add mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
Drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil leaves.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is golden. Serve immediately.

Pizza Italian Pepperoni Tomato Cheese Italy recipes

Read in another language

More Italian recipes →