Perfect Pepperoni Pizza Pie

Get ready to savor the ultimate homemade pizza night with this Perfect Pepperoni Pizza Pie recipe, a culinary delight that brings pizzeria-quality flavors right to your kitchen! Featuring a golden, chewy crust made from scratch, this pizza is topped with a zesty, herb-infused tomato sauce, a generous layer of gooey mozzarella cheese, and perfectly crisp pepperoni slices. With just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and spices, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible masterpiece. Whether you bake it on a pizza stone for that extra crunch or dust your pan with cornmeal for added texture, this pizza delivers a perfect balance of crispiness and cheesiness. Ready in just over 90 minutes, it’s the ideal recipe to impress family and friends, making any weeknight or gathering a pizza party to remember!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) Active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 1 14 oz can Canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for sauce)
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
• 2 tablespoons Cornmeal (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.

Step 2

Add the olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough starts to come together.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the pizza sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using, place a pizza stone in the oven to heat.

Step 7

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into two equal pieces if you want to make two smaller pizzas. Roll one piece into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.

Step 8

If you want a crunchier crust, sprinkle cornmeal over the pizza stone or a baking sheet before placing the dough on it.

Step 9

Spread a thin layer of the prepared pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges for the crust.

Step 10

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.

Step 11

Top with pepperoni slices, evenly spaced across the pizza.

Step 12

Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 13

Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 2 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Repeat with the second half of the dough if making two pizzas. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1492.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3151.6

Total Fat 121.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 224.9mg	0%
Sodium 7741.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 380.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 121.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1820.4mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 2162.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 49.0%