Description
There’s something inherently satisfying about making your own pizza. The aroma of freshly baked dough topped with zesty sauce, creamy mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni fills the kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. This Classic Homemade Pizza brings the heart of Italian cuisine right into your home, making any night a special occasion.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) ball of pizza dough (12 to 16 ounces is fine)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for rubbing dough)
1 cup pizza sauce
3 ounces thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
5 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 and 1/4 cups)
2.5 ounces pepperoni (about half a 5 oz package)
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 550 degrees F (or as high as it will go, minimum 475 degrees F). Place a pizza stone or a rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat for 30 minutes.
Prepare a work surface by rubbing with oil or lightly dusting with flour if the dough is very sticky.
Roll out the pizza dough on the prepared surface using hands or a rolling pin to about 12 inches in diameter.
Transfer the dough onto a square of parchment paper, then drizzle and rub a tablespoon of olive oil over the dough.
Par bake the dough by sliding it onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
Remove, top with pizza sauce, mozzarella slices, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Return to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 800