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Delicious homemade pepperoni pizza with gooey cheese and crispy crust.

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

A quick and easy homemade pepperoni pizza recipe that brings the pizzeria experience right into your kitchen with crispy crust and delicious toppings.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pizza Base
  • 1 ball store bought pizza dough ball or your favorite homemade dough
Pizza Toppings
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup pizza sauce or marinara adjust to taste
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella whole milk melts best
  • 25 to 40 slices pepperoni depending on how loaded you like it
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons grated parmesan optional but tasty
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning optional
  • as needed tablespoons olive oil for the pan and brushing the crust
  • a pinch red pepper flakes optional heat

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (or 500°F if your oven is steady). Place a pizza stone or an upside down sheet pan in the oven while it heats.
  2. Let the dough relax at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes if it's cold to make it easier to stretch.
  3. Lightly oil a piece of parchment paper and your hands. Press the dough into a circle or rustic oval, aiming for about 12 to 14 inches. If it shrinks, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
Building the Pizza
  1. Spread sauce in a thin layer, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edge for the crust.
  2. Add mozzarella first, then sprinkle with parmesan if desired, followed by the pepperoni.
Baking
  1. Transfer the pizza (with parchment) onto your hot stone or pan. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the edges are browned and cheese is bubbling.
Serving
  1. Let the pizza rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. Brush the crust edge with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and oregano for extra flavor.

Notes

Leftover slices reheat beautifully in a skillet. Experiment with crust thickness and various toppings to suit your taste.