Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place in a greased pizza pan.
- Stuff the crust with mozzarella cheese and fold the edges over to seal.
- Spread marinara sauce on top and add pepperoni slices and Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg