Here’s a simple homemade Pepperoni Pizza recipe with a crispy crust, melty cheese, and classic pepperoni flavor. 🍕
Ingredients
For the dough
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
For the toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–30 slices pepperoni
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, olive oil, and salt.
- Mix and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until doubled.
2. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a pizza stone or baking tray inside to heat.
3. Shape the pizza
Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
4. Add toppings
- Spread pizza sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder.
5. Bake
Transfer pizza to the hot tray/stone and bake 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve
Brush crust edges lightly with olive oil, slice, and serve hot.
💡 Tips
- Add mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for extra toppings.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle parmesan cheese on the crust after baking.
- If you like spicy pizza, add red chili flakes. 🌶️
If you want, I can also give you a super easy 10-minute pepperoni pizza using tortillas or bread (no dough needed)—great for quick meals. 🍕
