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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 🍅 ½ (12 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • Dough Ingredients

    • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 envelopes pizza crust yeast or RapidRise yeast
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 💧 1 ⅓ cups very warm water (120-130°F)
    • ⅓ cup oil

  • Toppings

    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease two 12-inch pizza pans.

2

Sauce: Whisk together water, tomato paste, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3

Crust: Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and oil; mix until well blended.

4

Gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead dough for about 4 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5

Divide dough in half. Lightly flour hands, then press each piece onto the greased pizza pans.

6

Top with sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.

7

Bake pizzas for 18-20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

590

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 60
    Carbs
  • 29
    Fats

💡 Let dough rise slightly before pressing onto pans for fluffier crusts.Use fresh mozzarella for an enhanced taste.Add extra toppings such as olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variation.