This homemade pepperoni pizza recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your pizza cravings. With a crispy, chewy crust and gooey melted cheese, this pizza is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Plus, making your own pizza at home allows you to customize it with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 batch of basic pizza dough
- 1/2 cup of pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni slices
- Optional toppings: sliced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc.
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 475°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edge for the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
- Add any additional toppings you desire.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
