Two 12 Inch Good and Easy Pepperoni Pizzas
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this foolproof recipe for Two 12-Inch Good and Easy Pepperoni Pizzas! Perfect for a family dinner or an indulgent movie-night treat, these homemade pizzas feature a golden, chewy crust made from scratch, generous layers of tangy pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and perfectly crisp slices of pepperoni. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short rise, this recipe lets you bring pizzeria-quality pizza to your table in under an hour. Customize your creation with a sprinkle of dried oregano for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe is an easy and delicious way to master homemade pizza.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Warm water (about 110°F/45°C)
- 1 cup Pizza sauce
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 40 slices Sliced pepperoni
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down and divide it into two equal portions.
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
On a floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer the dough circles to lightly oiled pizza pans or parchment paper.
Spread 1/2 cup of pizza sauce on each pizza, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on each pizza.
Top each pizza with 20 slices of pepperoni, evenly distributed.
If using, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano over each pizza for added flavor.
Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.2 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.7 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 8903 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.7 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 134.3 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1810 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 29.9 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 2519 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
