Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Homemade pizza night hits different when the crust is fresh, the cheese is melty, the pepperoni gets crisp, and the edge bakes up golden.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 3 ounces pepperoni slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Italian seasoning, optional
• Crushed red pepper, optional

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Place a pizza stone or sheet pan in the oven while it heats if desired.
2. Stretch dough into a round or rectangle.
3. Spread with pizza sauce, leaving a border for the crust.
4. Add mozzarella and pepperoni.
5. Brush crust edge lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if using.
6. Bake 10 to 14 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
7. Rest 2 minutes before slicing.

Mood Messy Tips

• A very hot oven helps the crust brown.
• Do not overload the sauce or the center can get soggy.
• Add pepperoni on top of the cheese for crisp edges.

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