Pepperoni Pizza

(yields 8 slices or 4 servings based on 2 slices per serving)

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 639kcal

Pizza dough store bought dough or home made dough (see recipe in menu)
Nonstick spray
3 tbsp All-purpose flour or more if needed
2 cups Marinara sauce (see recipe or use store bought sauce) more or less depending upon the coverage area
8 oz Mozzarella cheese shredded
4 oz Pepperoni sliced

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Prepare the store bought dough according to the directions on the package (alternatively you can use the home made dough recipe).
Lightly grease a baking sheet or pizza stone or whatever kind of flat oven-safe baking pan you are using, to cook the pizza in with non-stick spray.
Clean and dry the counter well (make sure your hands are dried well before working with the dough). Sprinkle the countertop with flour, place the pre-made dough on top of the flour, coating each side so the dough doesn't stick.
Begin rolling out the dough using a rolling pin to stretch the dough to fit the baking sheet or pan you are using. Make sure it is being stretched evenly and avoid creating thin spots (if the dough starts to stick while stretching it, sprinkle flour to prevent it from sticking).
Gently place the dough onto the baking sheet or pan.
Evenly ladle and spread a thin layer of sauce on the dough. Spread the cheese on the sauce then top with the pepperoni.
Bake the pizza in the oven for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted, approximately 8-10 minutes more.
Let the pizza sit for 2-3 minutes before cutting.