Pepperoni

Name: Pepperoni
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian Menu
Ingredients: Warm Water — 150ml; Sugar — 1 tsp; Dry Yeast — 1 tsp; Pizza Flour — 250g; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp; Salt — ½ tsp; Tomato Sauce — 50ml; Oregano — ½ tsp; Basil — ½ tsp; Garlic Powder — ½ tsp; Black Pepper — 1 pinch; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp; Mozzarella Cheese — 60g; Cheddar Cheese — 60g; Pepperoni Slices — 15; Red Bell Pepper — ½; Green Bell Pepper — ½; Dried Herbs — To taste

A world-famous pizzeria favourite inspired by Italian-American traditions, this irresistible pizza features a crisp, stone-baked sourdough base smothered in rich tomato passata and gooey, melted fior di latte mozzarella. Generously topped with slices of spicy, cured pepperoni that crisp at the edges in the intense oven heat, every bite offers a smoky, savoury crunch and a delicious hint of paprika oil.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooking: 12 minutes

Servings: 2 to 3

Notes:

Spicy salami or chorizo can be used as a substitute for pepperoni.

Cheddar cheese can be replaced with Parmigiano Reggiano or extra mozzarella if preferred.

Store-bought pizza dough or a ready-made pizza base can be used to save time instead of making dough from scratch.

Bell peppers can be omitted for a classic, traditional pepperoni topping.

Prepare the Pizza Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and dry yeast, whisking together. Gradually add the pizza flour, olive oil, and salt, then knead thoroughly until a smooth dough forms. Cover and place in a warm area to rise until doubled in size.

Mix the Tomato Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, and olive oil, stirring until smooth and well blended.

Shape and Top the Base
On a floured work surface, roll out the risen dough into a round pizza base and transfer onto a lined pizza tray. Prick the surface gently with a fork, spread the seasoned tomato sauce evenly over the top, then layer with torn mozzarella and grated Cheddar cheese.

Add Toppings and Bake
Arrange the pepperoni slices and sliced red and green bell peppers evenly over the cheese, finishing with a sprinkle of dried herbs. Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C to 250°C for 10 to 14 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling, then slice and serve hot.