⭐ Recipe Name:
Classic American-Style Pepperoni Pizza
🛒 Ingredients
🧡 For the Dough3 cups all-purpose flour
-
1 tbsp sugar
-
1 tsp salt
-
1 tbsp instant yeast
-
2 tbsp olive oil
-
1 cup warm water
❤️ For the Pizza Sauce 1 cup tomato sauce
-
1 tbsp tomato paste
-
1 tsp garlic powder
-
1 tsp onion powder
-
1 tsp oregano
-
1 tsp basil
-
Salt & black pepper to taste
💛 For the Toppings
-
2 cups shredded mozzarella
-
Sliced pepperoni
-
Black olives (optional)
-
Green bell peppers (optional)
-
Italian seasoning or oregano
-
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
👩🍳 Preparation Instructions
🧡 1. Preparing the Dough
-
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
-
Add olive oil and warm water, then knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
-
Cover the dough and let it rest for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
❤️ 2. Preparing the Sauce
-
Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
-
Adjust seasoning to taste.
-
Set aside.
💛 3. Assembling the Pizza
-
Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F).
-
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a round shape.
-
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce.
-
Add mozzarella cheese, then arrange pepperoni slices.
-
Add olives, peppers, or any toppings you like.
-
Sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning.
💚 4. Baking
-
Transfer the pizza to a baking tray or pizza stone.
-
Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is melted.
-
Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil.
🍽️ Serve & Enjoy!
A classic, crispy, cheesy American pepperoni pizza — perfect for dinners, gatherings, or movie nights.