Ingredients:
Pizza Dough: You can opt for store-bought dough or make your own. If you're making your own, all you need is flour, water, salt, yeast and some olive oil.
Pizza Sauce: You can use a store-bought sauce, or make a simple one at home. Just blend together tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
Mozzarella Cheese: Freshly grated mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Slices: The star of the show!
Olive Oil: Drizzle over the pizza for the perfect golden crust.
Fresh Basil: Add some fresh basil leaves as a garnish for a burst of freshness and color.
Method:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). A high temperature is needed for achieving that crispy, golden crust.
Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape and thickness. Whether you prefer a thin and crispy crust or a thick and chewy one.
Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly over your rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Now, it's time to cover that saucy canvas with a thick layer of freshly grated mozzarella cheese. Don't be shy; the more cheese, the better!
Place pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the pizza to enhance its flavor and give the crust that irresistible golden touch. If you have fresh basil leaves, add them as a finishing touch.
Carefully transfer your pizza onto a baking sheet and slide it into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Once your Easy Pepperoni Pizza is out of the oven, let it cool for a minute, then slice it into delectable portions. Enjoy!