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Traditional Pepperoni Pizza with Crust

Name: Traditional Pepperoni Pizza with Crust
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 1 tsp sugar; 1 packet active dry yeast; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni; 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing; salt and pepper to taste

A traditional Italian-style pepperoni pizza with a classic dough and simple toppings.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll dough into a 12-inch circle.
Spread tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Brush with olive oil.
Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden. Season with salt and pepper.

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