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Pepperoni Pizza

This homemade pepperoni pizza is a fun and delicious way to enjoy pizza night. Customize it to your liking with fresh ingredients and enjoy a crispy crust.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, let rise for 2+ hours)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup pepperoni slices
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 sprigs fresh basil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F with the pizza stone inside.
  • Dust a surface with flour and stretch the pizza dough.
  • Transfer the stretched dough to the preheated pizza stone, brushing with olive oil.
  • Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
  • Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and half the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parmesan and fresh basil before slicing.

Notes

Preheat your pizza stone for the best crust.
Avoid overloading toppings to prevent sogginess.
Use a pizza peel for easy transfer to the stone.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 30