Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza
This cheesy pepperoni pizza is simple and delicious, allowing you to control the ingredients and customize it to your liking.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 unit pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
- Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano for added flavor.
- Brush the edges of the crust with olive oil.
Cooking
- Carefully slide the pizza onto the hot pizza stone (or place the baking sheet in the oven).
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for about 5 minutes before adding the sauce and toppings. Experiment with different cheeses and toppings to customize your pizza.