Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella (Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pizza)

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Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

• Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, rolling pin, pizza stone or baking sheet, oven

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients
• For the Dough:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 packet 7g active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water 110°F
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the Toppings:
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce homemade or store-bought
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Step 1: Prepare the Dough
• Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
• Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
• Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until it forms a dough.
• Knead the Dough: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Let the Dough Rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the mixing bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
• Step 2: Preheat the Oven
• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
• Step 3: Shape and Roll Out the Dough
• Roll the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Place it on a floured surface and roll it into a 12-inch circle (or the size that fits your pizza stone/baking sheet).
• Transfer to Baking Surface: Place the dough on a pizza peel or a floured baking sheet.
• Step 4: Add the Toppings
• Spread the Sauce: Using the back of a spoon, spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
• Add the Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices on top.
• Season: Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with a little salt and pepper.
• Step 5: Bake the Pizza
• Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place it in the oven on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Step 6: Serve
• Cool and Slice: Let the pizza stand for about 5 minutes before slicing. Add fresh basil leaves if desired, then cut into slices and serve hot.
• Variations and Tips
• Vegetarian Option: Replace pepperoni with sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for a veggie pizza.
• Gluten-Free Version: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free pizza flour blend, or use pre-made gluten-free pizza dough.
• Vegan Option: Use vegan mozzarella and skip the pepperoni or substitute with vegan sausage.
• Add Extra Toppings: Feel free to customize with ingredients like onions, roasted garlic, or even a sprinkle of parmesan for added flavor.
• Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or spicy Italian sausage for a bit of heat.
  

Keyword Pizza, Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella, Pizza Italiana

Pizza is a timeless Italian classic that brings people together around the dinner table. With its crispy crust, melted mozzarella, and delicious pepperoni, Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella is a crowd-pleaser that can be made right in your home kitchen. From my own personal experience, making pizza from scratch is both satisfying and rewarding. Let me show you how I make it, and you’ll see just how easy and fun it can be to create this iconic dish.

Notes on What to Expect

This pizza is quick to bake and has a thin, crispy crust with a perfectly gooey layer of melted mozzarella cheese. The pepperoni adds a savory, slightly spicy element that balances well with the sweetness of the tomato sauce. From my own personal experience, homemade pizza offers a fresher, richer flavor than takeout, and the satisfaction of crafting it yourself makes the effort so worthwhile.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour for dough rising)
• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
• Time to Stand: 5 minutes (cooling)
• Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
• Ease of Cooking: Beginner-friendly
• Servings: 4
• Calories per Serving: ~300 calories
• Cost of Ingredients: $10-$15 (varies by location)
• Cuisine: Italian
• Course: Main Course
• Equipment Needed: Mixing bowl, rolling pin, pizza stone or baking sheet, oven
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Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110°F)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Toppings:

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• > Go here to buy the must-have equipment and ingredients for creating a Savory  #Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella now.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until it forms a dough.
4. Knead the Dough: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Let the Dough Rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the mixing bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.

Step 3: Shape and Roll Out the Dough

1. Roll the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air. Place it on a floured surface and roll it into a 12-inch circle (or the size that fits your pizza stone/baking sheet).
2. Transfer to Baking Surface: Place the dough on a pizza peel or a floured baking sheet.

Step 4: Add the Toppings

1. Spread the Sauce: Using the back of a spoon, spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
2. Add the Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, then add pepperoni slices on top.
3. Season: Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and season with a little salt and pepper.

Step 5: Bake the Pizza

1. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place it in the oven on a baking sheet.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Serve

1. Cool and Slice: Let the pizza stand for about 5 minutes before slicing. Add fresh basil leaves if desired, then cut into slices and serve hot.

Variations and Tips

• Vegetarian Option: Replace pepperoni with sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for a veggie pizza.
• Gluten-Free Version: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free pizza flour blend, or use pre-made gluten-free pizza dough.
• Vegan Option: Use vegan mozzarella and skip the pepperoni or substitute with vegan sausage.
• Add Extra Toppings: Feel free to customize with ingredients like onions, roasted garlic, or even a sprinkle of parmesan for added flavor.
• Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or spicy Italian sausage for a bit of heat.
• > Go here to buy the must-have equipment and ingredients for creating a Savory  #Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella now.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Closing

I hope this recipe has made making Pizza con Peperoni e Mozzarella seem a little less daunting! Have you tried making it before, or do you have any favorite toppings? Please, be honest, and let me know in the comments below. I love hearing feedback from real people like you, so please, leave your honest comment!