Description
Savor sheet pan pizza’s rustic charm, where crispy crust meets melted cheese in a simple, delightful culinary journey. Bold flavors and easy preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Pizza Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 5 ounces pepperoni
- 2/3 cup pizza sauce
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Oils and Finishing Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, blending flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together thoroughly.
- Pour olive oil and warm water into dry mixture, stirring until a rough, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Knead the dough using a stand mixer with dough hook attachment for 3 minutes, or hand-knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Allow dough to rest and rise in a warm area for 15 minutes, developing texture and flavor.
- Position oven rack to center and preheat to 450°F. Generously coat sheet pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Gently stretch and press dough across entire sheet pan, creating an even, thin layer that reaches all edges.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly across dough surface, leaving small border around edges.
- Distribute mozzarella cheese uniformly over sauce, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Arrange pepperoni slices across cheese layer in a balanced pattern.
- Slide sheet pan into preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust turns golden brown.
- Remove pizza from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly grated parmesan cheese over hot pizza before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Customize Your Dough by experimenting with whole wheat or gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
- Use warm water between 105-110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Stretch dough gently to avoid tearing and create an even, crispy crust texture.
- Allow pizza to rest briefly after baking to help cheese set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg