Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) dry yeast
- 1 T. plus 2 t. olive oil
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 12 oz. mozzarella, sliced
- 1 3/4 oz. pepperoni slices (about 25 slices)
- 1/2 t. dried oregano
- 1/8 t. black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 12x9” baking sheet. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. 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 for 10 minutes at room temperature, then bake for 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven and spreak pizza sauce on top, leaving a 3/4” border. Arrange the mozzarella on top and then the pepperoni. Sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the pizza into 6 square slices. Serve hot.