Pepperoni Pizza

Name: Pepperoni Pizza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3 oz pepperoni, sliced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

A classic homemade pizza with a crisp crust, rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and savory pepperoni.

35 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pizza dough
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 oz pepperoni, sliced
1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C) and grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
2

Stretch and press 1 lb pizza dough onto the baking sheet into a 12-inch circle.
3

Spread 1/2 cup pizza sauce evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4

Top with 1.5 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese and arrange 3 oz sliced pepperoni evenly across the cheese.
5

Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp dried oregano and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and pepperoni reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Questions

Can I make Pepperoni Pizza dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pepperoni Pizza keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pepperoni Pizza?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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