PEPPERONI
PIZZA
Pepperoni is America's favorite pizza topping. The traditional pizza sauce is what makes this one special.
BAKE
485°F
TIME
8 to 10 min
MAKES
1 pizza
TIP
or two minutes in a high-temperature pizza oven
INGREDIENTS
DOUGH
One ball of Basic Pizza Dough (or Advanced for a more nuanced crust)
SAUCE BASE
TOPPINGS BEFORE BAKING
METHOD
- Prepare one ball of Basic Pizza Dough (or Advanced Pizza Dough for a more nuanced crust) and bring it to room temperature.
- Prepare the traditional pizza sauce.
- Prepare the shredded mozzarella.
- Stretch the dough ball into a pizza base on a screen or floured peel.
- Spread the traditional pizza sauce onto the base.
- Spread the shredded mozzarella to cover the sauce.
- Place the pepperoni to cover the cheese.
- Bake in a gas or electric oven at 485 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or in a high-temperature pizza oven for two minutes.
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