Stop cooking everyday. Cook once instead.
Stop cooking everyday. Cook once instead. is a medium American recipe that serves 8. 498 calories per serving. Recipe by Exercise4CheatMeals on YouTube.
Prep: 3 hrs 22 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 4 hrs 2 min
Cost: $11.58 total, $1.45 per serving
Ingredients
- 420 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 105 g Vital Wheat Gluten (adds protein and structure)
- 6 g Salt (fine sea salt)
- 7 g Instant Yeast (active dry or instant)
- 340 g Warm Water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 26 g Olive Oil (divided: 10 g for sauce, 16 g for sheet pan)
- 800 g Crushed Tomatoes (canned, no added salt)
- 6 g Garlic (minced (about 2 cloves))
- 1 g Dried Oregano (crushed)
- 15 g Granulated Sugar (balances acidity)
- 1 g MSG (optional flavor enhancer)
- 224 g Fat‑Free Mozzarella (shredded)
- 310 g Part‑Skim Mozzarella (shredded, part‑skin)
- 200 g Turkey Pepperoni (sliced)
- 16 g Olive Oil (for sheet pan) (brush entire pan, including sides)
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients
Place the large bowl on the scale, add 420 g all‑purpose flour, 105 g vital wheat gluten, 6 g salt, and 7 g instant yeast. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
Time: PT2M
Add Warm Water
Pour 340 g warm water (about 110°F/43°C) into the bowl. Stir with the spoon until the mixture becomes shaggy and difficult to stir.
Time: PT2M
Knead the Dough
Wet your hand, then squeeze and press the dough in the bowl until no dry flour remains and the dough pulls away from the sides. This should take about 4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
First Rise (Proof)
Cover the bowl with a clean towel. Place the bowl in a warm spot (pre‑heat the oven to 450°F for 1 minute then turn it off) and let the dough rise 30–45 minutes until it looks puffy.
Time: PT38M
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
In a separate container, combine 75 % of the 800 g crushed tomatoes, 10 g olive oil, 5 g salt, 6 g minced garlic, 1 g dried oregano, 15 g granulated sugar, and 1 g MSG. Mix well, then add the remaining tomatoes and stir again. Refrigerate while the dough rises.
Time: PT5M
Shred the Cheeses
Shred 224 g fat‑free mozzarella and 310 g part‑skim mozzarella. Place each in separate plastic bags and refrigerate until needed.
Time: PT5M
Stretch‑and‑Fold
With a wet hand, scoop the dough from the bowl, stretch it upward, fold it over itself, and rotate the bowl a quarter turn. Repeat until the dough has been stretched and folded 4–5 times.
Time: PT5M
Second Proof
Cover the bowl again and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour 45 minutes (or 1.5–2 hours). The dough should double in size and become airy.
Time: PT1H45M
Oil the Sheet Pan
Drizzle 16 g olive oil onto the sheet pan and spread it evenly across the surface and up the sides with a brush or paper towel.
Time: PT2M
Shape the Dough on the Pan
Turn the dough out onto the pan, letting it hang briefly to form a rectangle. Using fingertips, gently press the dough outward until it covers about 50‑60 % of the pan. Cover and let rest 15‑20 minutes to relax.
Time: PT20M
Final Stretch to Edges
After the short rest, stretch the dough to the edges of the pan. If it resists, let it rest another 10‑15 minutes and try again. Push out any air pockets that form.
Time: PT5M
Add Toppings
Spread 450 g of the chilled tomato sauce, leaving a 1‑inch border. Distribute 200 g turkey pepperoni evenly, then layer 224 g fat‑free mozzarella followed by 310 g part‑skim mozzarella.
Time: PT5M
Bake the Pizza
Place the sheet pan on the bottom rack of a preheated 450°F oven. Bake 18‑22 minutes until the cheese is golden and the crust is crisp.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 450°F
Cool and Slice
Remove the pan, let the pizza rest 5 minutes, then cut into eight equal slices.
Time: PT5M
Store and Reheat
Place each slice in an airtight container or zip‑bag. Refrigerate up to 4 days. To reheat, pop a slice in a preheated 325°F air fryer for 3‑4 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 325°F
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 498
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbohydrates
- 48g
- Fat
- 16g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: High protein, Meal‑prep friendly, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, MSG
Last updated: July 4, 2026






