How To Make A Pizza: Best Homemade Pepperoni Pizza + Sauce Recipe

Name: How To Make A Pizza: Best Homemade Pepperoni Pizza + Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 1/4 cups warm water for dough; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups water for sauce; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces sliced pepperoni

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon shortening
1 1/4 cups warm water for dough
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water for sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced pepperoni

1
For Dough: Attach dough hook to standing mixer
2
In standing mixer bowl add 1 tbs sugar, 1 tsp salt, yeast, shortening and 1 1/4 cups water in that order. Turn mixer on.
3
Add flour. Let dough hook stir mixture until flour starts to come together.
4
Drizzle oil on sides of bowl and continue mixing until dough begins to form. Scrape remaining flour off sides of bowl and mix in with hands. Dough should not be sticky.
5
Cover bowl with kitchen towel and set in warm dry place to let rise, about 45 minutes
6
For Sauce: In separate saucepan drizzle olive oil and saute garlic on medium heat until garlic begins to golden.
7
Combine remaining sauce ingredients and whisk together until fully dissolved and combined.
8
Heat on medium heat for about 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
9
For Pizza: Set oven to 475 degrees
10
Remove risen dough from bowl and form ball and form crust evenly on greased pizza pan. Poke holes in dough with fork to prevent bubbles during baking
11
Top with sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni
12
Bake on lowest rack for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown
13
Slice and serve hot

590

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon shortening, and more.

Yes, How To Make A Pizza: Best Homemade Pepperoni Pizza + Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

How To Make A Pizza: Best Homemade Pepperoni Pizza + Sauce

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