Best-Ever Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Best-Ever Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 227 grams can tomato sauce; 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 0 teaspoons dried basil; 0 teaspoons dried thyme; 591 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons garlic powder; 227 grams cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 0 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 0 teaspoons dried oregano; 85 grams package sliced pepperoni; 0 teaspoons salt; 4 string cheese; 1 teaspoon sugar; 237 milliliters warm water (120° to 130°); 7 grams package quick-rise yeast

Best-Ever Pepperoni Pizz From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up thyme, seasoning, warm water, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

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Water

Yeast

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Add the sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons oil and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

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Sugar

Salt

Cooking Oil

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.

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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle.

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Dough

Roll

Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan, letting dough drape over the edge.

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Dough

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Pizza Pan

Cut string cheese pieces in half lengthwise; place around edge of pan. Fold dough over string cheese; pinch to seal.

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String Cheese

Dough

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Frying Pan

Prick dough thoroughly with a fork.

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Dough

Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

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Italian Seasoning

Cooking Oil

Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

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Oven

In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

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Sauce

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Spread over crust. Arrange pepperoni over top; sprinkle with Italian cheese blend.

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Italian Cheese

Pepperoni

Crust

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Servings:

227grams

can tomato sauce 0teaspoons

cayenne pepper 0teaspoons

dried basil 0teaspoons

dried thyme 591milliliters

all-purpose flour 0teaspoons

garlic powder 227grams

cups shredded Italian cheese blend 1teaspoons

Italian seasoning 0teaspoons

lemon juice 1teaspoon

olive oil 2Tbsps

olive oil, divided 0teaspoons

dried oregano 85grams

package sliced pepperoni 0teaspoons

salt 4

string cheese 1teaspoon

sugar 237milliliters

warm water (120° to 130°)7grams

package quick-rise yeast

Recommended wine: Sangiovese, Shiraz, Barbera Wine

Sangiovese, Shiraz, and Barbera Wine are my top picks for Pizza. The best wine for pizza depends on the toppings! Red sauce pizza will call for a red wine with some acidity, such as a barberan or sangiovese. Add pepperoni or sausage and you can go bolder with a syrah. One wine you could try is Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 22 dollars.

Valle Reale Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Valle Reale introduces wine lovers to a new level of Montepulciano. A beautifully rich aromatic wine, firm but supple, it can be consumed young with hearty pasta dishes, roasted poultry or rack of lamb.