- 6
- 25 mins
- 45 mins
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 package dry yeast
- 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 12 oz. mozzarella, sliced
- 1 3/4 ounce pepperoni slices (about 25)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly greas a 12X9 inch baking sheet. Sift the flour and salt into a large bnowl. Stir in the yeast. Make a well in the center and add olive oil and 1 cup lukewarm water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 5 minutes.
Roll out dough and press into prepared baking sheet. Cover and allow to rest 10 minutes at room temperature then bake 5-7 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread pizza sauce on top, leaving a 1/4 inch border. Arrange the mozzarella on top and then the pepperoni. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden, about 15-20 minutes.
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the pizza into 6 square slices. Serve hot.