Description
A nostalgic pizza recipe filled with gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and all your favorite toppings, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ½ cups bread flour
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 (1/4 oz) packet instant yeast
- Cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp cornmeal
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 lb shredded low moisture mozzarella
- 24 thin slices pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Dough: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a stand mixer, combine flour, olive oil, salt, sugar, yeast, and warm water. Beat until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Let the Dough Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into an 18″ x 13″ rectangle.
- Prepare the Sheet Pan: Sprinkle cornmeal on the baking sheet and transfer the rolled dough onto it.
- Add the Toppings: Spread pizza sauce on the dough, top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes until edges are browned and cheese is melted.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider adding vegetables or different types of cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg