Quick & Easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
Quick & Easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
For the 30-Minute Pizza Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, (or 1 packet)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce, or your favorite
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing crust
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, one tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 25-30 minutes, or until it has nearly doubled in size.
⏱️ 25 min
- 5
While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating. If using a baking sheet, lightly grease it or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475
- 6
Once the dough has rested, gently punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin or your hands to stretch each portion into a 10-12 inch round. Carefully transfer the dough rounds to your prepared baking sheets or pizza stone.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Brush the edges of each pizza crust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried oregano. Spread half of the pizza sauce evenly over each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake the pizzas for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of baking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475
- 9
Remove pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your quick and easy homemade pepperoni pizza!
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick & Easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients
For the 30-Minute Pizza Dough
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, (or 1 packet)
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Pizza Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce, or your favorite
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing crust
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour, one tablespoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for 25-30 minutes, or until it has nearly doubled in size.
⏱️ 25 min - 5
While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating. If using a baking sheet, lightly grease it or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475 - 6
Once the dough has rested, gently punch it down and divide it into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin or your hands to stretch each portion into a 10-12 inch round. Carefully transfer the dough rounds to your prepared baking sheets or pizza stone.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Brush the edges of each pizza crust with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dried oregano. Spread half of the pizza sauce evenly over each dough round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake the pizzas for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of baking.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475 - 9
Remove pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your quick and easy homemade pepperoni pizza!
⏱️ 5 min