Perfect Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 piece Pizza Dough (store‑bought 12‑inch dough, room temperature)
• 1/2 cup Pizza Sauce (smooth, seasoned tomato sauce)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 40 slices Pepperoni (thinly sliced, regular pork pepperoni)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Place the pizza stone on the middle rack and preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Let it heat for at least 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 475°F

2. Prepare the Dough

   On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough to a 12‑inch circle, leaving a slightly thicker edge for the crust.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Sauce

   Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a ½‑inch border around the edges.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Cheese

   Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, covering the surface completely.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Pepperoni

   Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single layer over the cheese, overlapping slightly for even coverage.

   Time: PT2M

6. Bake Pizza

   Slide the assembled pizza onto the hot stone (or baking sheet) and bake for 12‑15 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 475°F

7. Cool and Slice

   Remove the pizza from the oven, let it rest 3 minutes, then slice with a pizza cutter.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

280

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g