Go Back
–+ servings

Pepperoni Pizza

This homemade pepperoni pizza features a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and spicy pepperoni, perfect for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • Fresh basil leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
  • Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
  • Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the dough.
  • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Evenly distribute pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 12gFat: 12gFiber: 1g
Keyword pepperoni pizza, Italian cuisine, comfort food, homemade pizza
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!