What You Will Need for Your Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

What You Will Need for Your Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

If you’re looking to make your own homemade pepperoni pizza, you’ll need a few key ingredients. You’ll definitely want some pizza dough or store-bought crust, tomato sauce, cheese and toppings like pepperoni. But before you start assembling the pizza, there are a few other items you’ll need to make your meal complete.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A large bowl for mixing ingredients
• A non-stick baking sheet or pizza stone
• A rolling pin (if making dough from scratch)
• Measuring spoons
• An oven preheated to 400 F (200 Celsius).

Once you have all these items ready, it’s time to get cooking! Your pepperoni pizza is sure to be a delicious and cheesy treat at the end of a long day. So be sure to have all your supplies on hand for an easy and enjoyable cooking experience.

Preparing the Dough for the Pizza Base

Preparing the Dough for the Pizza Base

Preparing the dough for the pizza is one of the most important steps to get your pizza tasting just like it came from a restaurant. Here are some tips to help you make restaurant-quality pizza dough.

• Before starting, make sure you have all the ingredients at room temperature. This includes the warm water, yeast and butter. You don’t want them too hot or too cold as that may affect how well your dough rises.
• In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together before adding any liquids. This helps combine them evenly and will provide a better texture for your pizza base.
• To activate your yeast, mix it with warm water and a teaspoon of sugar in a separate bowl until it forms a foamy texture. Then add it to your flour mixture along with melted butter and mix everything together until combined.
• Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until you have a soft and elastic dough that is no longer sticky. Form into a ball and let rest in an oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size (about 1 hour). Once doubled, punch down the dough and knead briefly before rolling out ready for use!

Making the Pepperoni Pizza Sauce

Making the Pepperoni Pizza Sauce

Time to make the pepperoni pizza sauce! Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 cloves of garlic, diced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 can (14.5 oz) of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Making the sauce is easy. In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil for about a minute and add the diced garlic. When the garlic starts to become fragrant and golden brown, add in the tomato sauce and bring it up to a simmer on medium-high heat. Then add in the sugar and Italian seasoning and stir until everything is combined. Lastly, lower the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Once done, turn off the heat and let it cool before using it for your pizza.

Now that you have your pepperoni pizza sauce ready to go, all you have left is assembling your masterpiece!

Preparing the Toppings for Your Pepperoni Pizza

Preparing the Toppings for Your Pepperoni Pizza

Ah, the toppings. This is where you get to be creative and make your pizza uniquely yours. You’ll need to chop or slice your ingredients, prepare any sauces or dressings, and assemble everything as you go along.

Cheese

Cheese is the most important topping of all! You can go with classic mozzarella, or mix it up with something like cheddar, feta, goat cheese or a blend of types of cheese. You’ll need about 2 cups for a 14-inch pizza.

Meat

Pepperoni is the classic topping for pepperoni pizza—and you can use either traditional slices of pepperoni, or crumble up spicy sausage instead. If you want to skip the meat entirely, you can create a veggie-only version. Just make sure to pre-cook any toppings that need it before putting them on your pizza—like mushrooms, peppers and onions!

Veggies

The possibilities are endless here—fresh bell peppers, olives, mushrooms and onions are all popular options on Pepperoni Pizza. Add some herbs like oregano or basil for pops of flavor. You’ll want about 2 cups of vegetables total for a 14-inch pizza.

Putting together unique flavor combinations will make your Pepperoni Pizza stand out from the crowd! If you have extra ingredients around that aren’t traditionally used on pepperoni pizzas—like artichokes or roasted garlic—why don’t you give them a try?

Assembling the Pepperoni Pizza Pie

Assembling the Pepperoni Pizza Pie

The next step is the fun part—assembling the pizza! Start by spraying your pan or pizza stone with cooking oil spray. Then, take the dough and stretch it out so that it fits your pan perfectly. Make sure to leave a little rim around the edges if you’re using a pizza pan—that’s what gives a nice crust when it’s all said and done.

Once you have your pizza base laid out, start adding your toppings! Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over your dough, spreading it right up to the edges. Next, sprinkle with some oregano and basil for an extra kick of flavor. Then add your cheese and pepperoni. Make sure to spread the pepperoni out evenly—it doesn’t need to cover every single inch, but you don’t want too many pieces in one spot either, because this can lead to soggy spots on the crust when you bake it.

Finally, sprinkle with a bit of parmesan cheese as desired before popping into the oven.

Baking and Serving Your Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Baking and Serving Your Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

You’re almost done! Now it’s time to take your pepperoni pizza out of the oven and make it look (and taste!) like something from a pizzeria.

For starters, preheat your oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit before you pop in your pizza. Once it’s in the oven, cook it for between 12 and 15 minutes, until the edges of the crust start to brown.

Topping Your Pizza off Right

When you take your pie out of the oven, be ready with some finishing touches that will make everyone ooh and ahh when they see it.

We recommend adding some freshly grated Parmesan cheese over top of your pizza for an extra boost of flavor. Or, sprinkle a few herbs like oregano or basil over the melted cheese for even more deliciousness.

Serving Up Your Pizza Slice by Slice

Your pizza is now ready to be served! Cut into slices, serve on plates (or just eat with your hands if you don’t feel like getting out dishes), and enjoy—it’s so worth all these steps!